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Made with just 5 ingredients, these Peanut Butter Balls are a quick, easy no bake dessert. I add a secret ingredient to my recipe that makes the flavor and texture a pretty spot on dupe for Reese’s peanut butter cups! These are perfect for snacking, gifting, or on any holiday cookie platter!

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Easy Peanut Butter Balls

While peanut butter balls are a staple on my holiday dessert tray every year, the combo of chocolate and peanut butter is pretty hard to resist any time of the year!

Not to mention, this is one of my favorite treats to make because there’s absolutely no baking required. All you need is a mixer and a microwave.

Oh and you’ll just need 5 ingredients – including my secret ingredient, graham cracker crumbs. Why graham cracker crumbs? They add a subtle sweetness and flavor as well as giving them the PERFECT texture…a lot like a Reese’s cup. It may seem a bit odd but trust me, it’s a game changer!

These will make the perfect addition to your next dessert tray with other treats like peanut butter fudge, chocolate covered strawberries, divinity candy, and rum balls. Just don’t be shocked when they disappear quickly.

Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

Here are a few reasons to love this chocolate peanut butter dessert.

Are Peanut Butter Balls The Same As Buckeyes?

Sort of! While the ingredients are the same, buckeyes are only partially dipped in chocolate, leaving the peanut butter showing on the top, to resemble the nuts from the buckeye tree.

These balls, on the other hand, are completely covered in chocolate. That said, if you want the buckeye appearance, just don’t dip them completely in chocolate!

What You’ll Need

This easy peanut butter balls recipe is made with just 5 ingredients. See the recipe card below for measurements.

Easy Variations

Here are a few fun ways to customize your chocolate peanut butter balls.

How To Make Peanut Butter Balls

This easy peanut butter balls recipe requires just a few steps.

Tips for Success

Here are a few tips for making these chocolate covered peanut butter balls even easier!

Proper Storage

Can You Freeze Peanut Butter Balls?

Yes! You can absolutely freeze these. In fact, I recommend doing so, so you always have some on hand!

First, allow the chocolate to set completely. Then transfer them to an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. Freeze for up to a month and thaw in the fridge or on the counter.

More Peanut Butter Desserts To Try

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Peanut Butter Balls


  • Author:
    Shelly

  • Prep Time:
    20 minutes

  • Cook Time:
    0 minutes

  • Total Time:
    20 minutes

  • Yield:
    60 balls 1x

  • Category:
    Candy

  • Method:
    No Bake

  • Cuisine:
    Dessert

Description

Made with just 5 ingredients, these Peanut Butter Balls are a quick, easy no bake dessert. With a creamy peanut butter filling dipped in chocolate, these are always the first thing to disappear from any cookie platter!


Ingredients


Scale
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 15 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (for melting)

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the peanut butter and butter, mixing on medium speed until smooth.
  2. Turn mixer to low and add in the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs, mixing until evenly incorporated. Mixture will be thick.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon), portion out the mixture and roll into balls. Place them on a large parchment lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill.
  4. In a medium bowl melt the chocolate in 25- second increments, stirring after each until smooth.
  5. Using a fork, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, tapping off the excess. Place back on the parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with all balls.
  6. Drizzle any extra chocolate on top of the balls.
  7. Allow the chocolate to set before storing.

Notes

Tip – Drag a toothpick around the melted chocolate when you place the dipped peanut butter ball back onto the baking sheet after dipping. This will prevent the chocolate from pooling up at the bottom as it dries, and just making the balls prettier.

Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 135
  • Sugar: 11.9 g
  • Sodium: 48.8 mg
  • Fat: 7.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.1 mg

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