These homemade peanut butter balls are a real treat for peanut butter lovers. With a smooth and creamy peanut butter center coated in rich chocolate, these bite-sized delights are perfect for parties or as a sweet indulgence. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistible peanut butter balls!
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up the peanut butter balls.
- In the meantime, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and fully melted.
- Using a toothpick or fork, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate mixture, making sure to coat it completely. Tap off any excess chocolate and place the coated ball back onto the baking sheet.
- Repeat the dipping process until all the peanut butter balls are coated in chocolate.
- Place the baking sheet back into the freezer for another 15 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to set.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, remove the peanut butter balls from the freezer and gently lift them off the wax paper.
- Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. They can be kept for up to one week.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
