4-ingredient Peanut Butter Balls
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4-ingredient Peanut Butter Balls
Description
The 4-ingredient Peanut Butter Balls consist of a peanut butter and butter base mixed thoroughly with powdered sugar to form a thick dough that chills well for shaping. The formed balls are then dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate, which hardens to provide a smooth, crackly shell around the soft center. Optionally, vegetable shortening or coconut oil can be added to the chocolate for a smoother coating.
This recipe yields bite-sized confections that combine the creamy, slightly salty peanut butter filling with a subtly sweet chocolate coating. The chilled dough holds its shape well during dipping, resulting in clean, uniform balls. The process requires minimal cooking, relying mainly on refrigeration to set the treats.
These peanut butter balls are ideal as easy-to-serve finger foods at parties, or a quick indulgent homemade candy. They can be made ahead and stored chilled to maintain their form and texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 3 Tbsp butter softened, salted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp vegetable shortening optional, or coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix the peanut butter and softened butter together in a mixing bowl. Gradually stir in powdered sugar until fully combined. Cover and place in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- Using your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (this will hold it's shape for dipping).
- Melt the chocolate chips according to package instructions.
- Using a fork, dip the peanut butter balls one at a time into the melted chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to fall off. Place the chocolate balls onto wax paper, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 24 | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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