Easy and Irresistible Chocolate-Coated Peanut Butter Balls
These chocolate-coated peanut butter balls are a perfect blend of sweet and savory. Each bite delivers a rich, creamy texture from the peanut butter, balanced by the delightful crunch of the chocolate coating. They are sweet, but not overly so, making them an ideal guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for about 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Coat the Balls: Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Return to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Set: Let the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls cool at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator to set the chocolate quickly.
- Serve: Enjoy your chocolate-coated peanut butter balls as a delightful snack or dessert!
Notes
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g