5 from 121 votes
Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
Peanut Butter Balls combine creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar into a dough that is chilled and shaped into bite-sized spheres. These are then coated with melted chocolate candy coating and topped with sprinkles, resulting in a sweet, smooth exterior with a rich, dense peanut butter center. The chilling steps help the balls maintain their shape, making them ideal treats for parties, gifts, or casual snacking.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
14
Calories:
294 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 pound chocolate candy coating
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, butter, and sugar in a bowl mixing until dough forms.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Chill for 30 minutes.
- When done chilling, melt candy coating until smooth and dip balls coating with candy until smooth and all over.
- Place back on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with sprinkles, and chill for an additional 15-20 minutes.
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Notes
- Store peanut butter balls in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, refrigerated for up to 10 days, or frozen for 1-2 months.
- For melting candy coating, follow package instructions or use a double boiler to prevent burning and ensure smooth coating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
14g
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
73mg
(3%)
Potassium
61mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 14g | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.