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Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls

Chocolate-covered peanut butter balls are a festive treat that transports easily to all your get-togethers. Decorate with your favorite chocolates, candy melts, and sprinkles to dress them up for any occasion.

Prep Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 50 smaller balls or about 36 larger ones
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For Decorating:
  • Chocolate chips, candy melts, or almond bark
  • festive sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, combine butter, peanut butter and vanilla and mix until thoroughly combined.
  3. Turn the mixer down to low speed and gradually add in the powdered sugar and salt and mix until combined.
  4. Turn mixer up to medium and beat for about 2 minutes.
  5. Divide out approximately 2-teaspoon portions of the dough for smaller balls, or 1-tablespoon portions for larger ones. Roll each portion into a ball and place onto the prepared baking sheet. The balls may not be perfectly smooth – this is ok.
  6. Refrigerate dough balls for one hour.
  7. If necessary, roll the chilled balls quickly in your palms to smooth the outsides.
  8. Place the sheet tray of peanut butter balls in the refrigerator or freezer while preparing the chocolate or candy melts.
  9. Melt candy melts or chocolate chips according to package directions. Dip each dough ball into the melted candy or chocolate. I recommend placing the ball on a fork and using the fork to lower it into chocolate.
  10. Place the coated balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet. If using sprinkles, add them immediately, before the chocolate hardens.
  11. Once all of the peanut butter balls are coated in candy, place the baking tray into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Once the coating is set, you can transfer the peanut butter balls to a storage container and refrigerate them until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.
  • Helpful resources:
  • If you ran out of powdered sugar, use my tutorial for how to make powdered sugar to make an easy substitute to use in this recipe instead.
  • Use the same method measuring flour to measure your powdered sugar. Learn how to measure flour correctly.
  • If you forgot to set out your butter ahead of time, check out my tips for how to soften butter.