Peanut butter balls are one of those timeless treats everyone loves creamy, sweet, chocolatey, and incredibly easy to make. No baking, no complicated steps, just simple ingredients that come together beautifully. Whether for holidays, parties, or snacking, these little bites always disappear fast.
Ingredients (Simple & Essential)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (Jif or Skippy work best)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips (optional for dipping)
How to Make Them
1. Mix the Dough
Beat the peanut butter and softened butter together until creamy.
Add powdered sugar a cup at a time until the dough becomes firm and not sticky.
Stir in the vanilla.
2. Roll Into Balls
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into smooth balls.
Place on a tray lined with parchment.
3. Chill
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes so they firm up.
4. Dip in Chocolate (Optional but so good!)
Melt chocolate chips.
Dip each ball and let the extra chocolate drip off.
Place back on the tray.
5. Set & Store
Chill until the chocolate hardens.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Fun Variations
- Add chopped peanuts for crunch
- Dip in white chocolate
- Sprinkle sea salt on top
- Mix in crushed cookies
- Try crunchy peanut butter
FAQs
Why is my dough sticky?
Add a little more powdered sugar.
Can I use natural peanut butter?
It may be softer regular creamy peanut butter works best.
Do they freeze well?
Yes! Freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition (Per Piece, Approx.)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 |
| Fat | 7g |
| Carbs | 11g |
| Protein | 2g |
| Sugar | 9g |
