Peanut Butter Balls

5 from 5 votes

These amazing no-bake Peanut Butter Balls involve only four ingredients. They have the perfect consistency and, with a taste like a Reese's Peanut Butter cup, they are irresistible.

Prep Time45

Total Time45

Servings: balls

Calories: 147kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter (270 grams) softened
2 cups powdered sugar (227 grams) (spoon it into the measuring cup to avoid packing)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 ounces chocolate candy melts (396.893 grams) melted, see note 1 below
1/2 cup peanut butter chips (88 grams) (optional)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. The mixture should be easy to roll into balls that stay together while not being sticky. If it is sticky, add just a little more powdered sugar. If it won't form into a ball, add just a little more peanut butter.
1 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls.
Dip the balls into the melted candy melts. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to harden. (Having trouble rolling and dipping these? See note 2 below.)
14 ounces chocolate candy melts
If you would like to top these, melt some peanut butter chips according to the instructions on the bag. Once melted, pour into a plastic zip lock bag. Cut a tiny hole in one of the corners and use that to pipe it over the top of the peanut butter balls (once the chocolate has set). You can see this in action in the video below.
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
Store in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. These also freeze very well and can be stored in the freezer for up to four months.

Video

Notes

When working with candy melts or almond bark follow the instructions on the package for melting very closely. Avoid overheating the chocolate or it will become too difficult to work with. If the chocolate is too thick for dipping, add a little vegetable shortening, starting with less than a teaspoon and adding more as needed.
If the balls are too sticky to roll, add a little more powdered sugar, starting with just a tablespoon at a time. If the balls are too crumbly to roll, add a little more peanut butter. You likely will only need 1 - 2 tablespoons total.

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