Description
Enjoy these festive and delicious Christmas Peanut Butter Balls, a perfect no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, sweet powdered sugar, crunchy graham cracker crumbs, and a rich chocolate coating. Ideal for holiday parties or cozy winter snacking, these bite-sized treats offer a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Ball Mixture
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, thoroughly combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs until the mixture is consistent and holds together well.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick surface.
- Chill the Balls: Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for 30 minutes to firm them up before coating.
- Melt Chocolate: Combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl or a double boiler; heat gently until smooth, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Coat Peanut Butter Balls: Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, then return it to the baking sheet.
- Set the Coating: Place the chocolate-coated balls back in the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens and sets perfectly.
Notes
- For a smoother chocolate coating, add the vegetable oil to the chocolate to thin it out.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Store finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Optional: sprinkle sea salt on top of the chocolate coating for a sweet and salty flavor.
