These delicious no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are a quick and easy treat to make for the holidays or whenever you’re craving something nutty and sweet.
I’m always excited about this time of year because it means I can make all sorts of fun candies, cookies and treats to share with my neighbors, family, teachers and co-workers!
No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Sometimes it can seem a bit overwhelming to try and make something special for everyone, so I like to keep it simple with easy no-bake treats like these peanut butter balls.
Ingredients Needed
All you need are just a few simple ingredients to whip up your very own treats. As always you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.
- Butter – I prefer salted, but you can also use unsalted
- Peanut Butter – Creamy, chunky, or other forms of nut butters would work!
- Powdered Sugar
- Graham Crackers – Sounds weird, but it gives the peanut butter balls the perfect consistency and a slight crunch!
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate – You can use any sort of dipping chocolate or almond bark as well.
- *Coconut Oil – This is optional, but helps to give the semi-sweet chocolates a better consistency for dipping.
What I love most about this recipe is that you don’t need any mixers. Just dump all the ingredients for the peanut butter balls into a bowl and use a spoon to mix it up!
How To Make Peanut Butter Balls
Start by combining the softened butter, peanut butter, graham crackers and powdered sugar in a large bowl and mixing it until it’s all combined.
Shape the peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls
Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet and pop them in the fridge or freezer till they firm up. (about 20 minutes)
Dip the chilled balls in melted chocolate, then tap off excess and place back on baking sheet to set.
Common Questions and Tips
Best Chocolate For Dipping
The ideal type of chocolate to use for melting and dipping is called “couverture” chocolate. Couverture chocolate has a higher ratio of cocoa butter to cocoa, which helps it melt more smoothly. If you can’t find couverture, use the best quality chocolate that you can find.
- Ghirardelli Chocolates are a great option.
- Semi Sweet Chocolates are easily accessible
- Almond Bark works great for lots of candy – follow instructions on packaging
- Milk Chocolate works great too.
How To Melt Chocolates for Dipping
Double Boiler Method
The best way to melt the chocolates is to use a double boiler method.
Place the chocolates in a glass bowl that can rest on top of a small sauce pot without touching the bottom. Bring an inch or two of water to a boil in the pot and place the bowl of chocolates on top. Let the chocolates melt halfway before stirring. Gently stir until the chocolates are silky smooth.
Microwave
When in a pinch for time, you can also use a microwave!
Place the chocolates in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 25 second increments, stirring after each time until the chocolates are smooth and melted. Careful not to overcook the chocolates as that will make the chocolate turn hard again!
If you have extra chocolate left over after dipping, you can use it to drizzle over the peanut butter balls to make them look real pretty!
Let the chocolate set and then they’re all ready to enjoy!
More Easy No Bake Treats
These round confections are some of our favorites and require zero bake time! I think you’ll really enjoy them…
Definitely add this easy treat to your list of goodies to make this holiday season! You’re going to love them!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2/3 cups graham crackers, crushed, about 5 sheets
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, or best quality chocolates for dipping
- *optional – 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
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Combine the butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar and graham crackers in a large bowl and stir until well blended. You can use more or less powdered sugar to make the mixture more or less dry.
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Form 1 inch balls out of the dough and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze the balls for about 20 minutes, or until firm.
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Melt the chocolates (*see blog post for preferred methods) in a microwave safe dish at 25 second increments, stirring in between until chocolates are smooth. If chocolates are a bit thick, add in 1 tsp coconut oil to thin it out and make it easier for dipping.
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Use a fork to dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate and then tap off any excess chocolate. Place back on the parchment paper to harden. Drizzle with any excess chocolates if desired.