The Absolute Best and Easiest Peanut Butter Balls
Indulge in the perfect no-bake treat with "The Absolute Best and Easiest Peanut Butter Balls," a simple yet irresistible dessert that’s great for any occasion. Combining creamy peanut butter, buttery graham cracker crumbs, and a touch of sweetness from powdered sugar, these bite-sized delights are coated in a luscious layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate for that perfect balance of rich and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and requiring no oven time, this beginner-friendly recipe is ideal for quick holiday treats, party platters, or satisfying your sweet-tooth cravings. Plus, the addition of coconut oil in the chocolate coating ensures a smooth, glossy finish that makes these peanut butter balls look as good as they taste. Store them in the fridge, and you’ll have a ready-to-enjoy dessert bursting with creamy, chocolatey goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or shortening)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and unsalted butter. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
Add the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs to the bowl. Stir until the mixture forms a thick and pliable dough-like consistency.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Chill the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until firm.
While the peanut butter balls are chilling, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly in between, until smooth and fully melted.
Remove the chilled peanut butter balls from the refrigerator. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each 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 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
Once the chocolate has hardened, the peanut butter balls are ready to serve! Keep them stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.5 g | 334% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.7 g | 538% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1770 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 554.4 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.8 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 422.3 g | ||
| Protein | 84.5 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1678 mg | 36% | |
*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.
