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

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: no bake, no bake dessert, truffle recipe

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 (read here about tips and tricks for working with candy melts)
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? Check out my Peanut Butter Balls Tips and Tricks.)
14 ounces chocolate candy melts
If you would like to top these, melt some peanut butter chips. Once melted, scoop it 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 butters (once the chocolate has set).
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. See all of our instructions on storing and freezing peanut butter balls.

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