Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or coconut oil (optional, for thinning the chocolate)

Instructions:

Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture:

In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

Mix everything together until well combined. The mixture should be thick and dough-like.

Form the Balls:

Scoop out small portions of the peanut butter mixture, about 1 tablespoon each.

Roll each portion into a ball using your hands.

Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. You should get around 24-30 balls depending on the size.

Chill the Balls:

Once all the balls are formed, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the balls for about 30 minutes to firm them up.

Melt the Chocolate:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and vegetable shortening or coconut oil, if using.

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.

Coat the Peanut Butter Balls:

Using a fork or a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely.

Allow any excess chocolate to drip off, then place the coated ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Repeat this process until all the peanut butter balls are coated with chocolate.

Chill Again:

Once all the balls are coated, return the baking sheet to the refrigerator to let the chocolate set. This usually takes about 1 hour.

Serve:

Once the chocolate has set, your Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls are ready to be enjoyed!

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Enjoy these delicious homemade treats!

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