Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Servings

    24 balls

  • Calories

    207 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Sweet and salty, rich and creamy, these dark chocolate peanut butter balls are sprinkled with sea salt for an easy, no-bake dessert with just 5 simple ingredients!

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Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (such as Jif or Skippy brand)
  • 2 ¾ cups (about 312 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 (10 ounce) package dark chocolate melting wafers (such as Ghirardelli brand)
  • Coarse sea salt crystals or flaky sea salt, for topping
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and peanut butter until completely combined, smooth, and creamy
  2. With the mixer on low, gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. The mixture will look dry and crumbly, but should hold together when squeezed.
  3. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
  4. Scoop and roll the peanut butter mixture into 1 ½-inch balls; place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
  6. Heat the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl at half power or on the defrost setting for 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly. If the chocolate is not completely melted after stirring, continue to microwave at 15 second intervals and stir until smooth. Do not overheat.
  7. Using two forks, dip one peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, turning to coat. Let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place the peanut butter ball back on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt right away, before the chocolate has a chance to set. Repeat with remaining peanut butter balls.
  8. Allow the chocolate to set completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Use a processed smooth peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy) rather than all-natural peanut butter. The processed nut butters do not separate, yielding a better texture.
  • Chocolate melting wafers work better than chocolate chips here. They are smoother and easier to melt, and set up nicely with a hard shell. I prefer Ghirardelli brand.
  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave, which is much easier than using a double boiler. Just make sure that you don't overheat the chocolate! If it's heated too much, the chocolate will separate and become grainy. Follow the directions on your specific package of melting wafers.
  • You don't need a special dipping tool for these peanut butter balls. Instead, just use a fork or a toothpick to dip each ball in the melted chocolate, allowing the excess chocolate to drip off and back into the bowl.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1ball Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 82mg (3%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 89IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1ball
Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 82mg 3%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 89IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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