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peanut butter balls

A delicious no-bake treat made with peanut butter, chocolate, and simple ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 25
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups chunky or creamy peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 oz bag of chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons paraffin wax
  • sprinkles (optional)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, add peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 25 small balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and paraffin wax together, stirring until smooth.
  4. Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to coat completely. Place dipped balls on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Optional: Decorate with sprinkles or drizzle with white chocolate.
  6. Refrigerate the dipped balls for about 30 minutes until hardened.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.