Peanut Butter Balls Paula Deen
Indulge your sweet tooth with Paula Deen's irresistible Peanut Butter Balls—a no-bake treat that combines creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for parties, holiday platters, or an anytime dessert, this recipe is delightfully simple yet decadently delicious. Each bite-sized ball is crafted by blending peanut butter, butter, and vanilla with powdered sugar for a smooth, fudgy center, then dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate for that perfect candy-like finish. With minimal prep time and a short chill in the fridge, these homemade confections come together in just 25 minutes and yield 36 servings that are sure to impress. Whether you're craving a classic chocolate-peanut butter combo or need a crowd-pleasing dessert, these Peanut Butter Balls are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Shortening
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and unsalted butter. Use a hand or stand mixer to beat until smooth and well-combined.
Mix in the vanilla extract until incorporated.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Continue until the mixture is thick and can hold together when rolled into a ball.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
While the balls are chilling, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and shortening together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Using a toothpick or fork, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Place the chocolate-coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Refrigerate the coated peanut butter balls for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 399.7 g | 512% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.1 g | 676% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2090 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 689.7 g | 251% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.3 g | 187% | |
| Total Sugars | 577.9 g | ||
| Protein | 141.6 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2982 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
