If you love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, these Peanut Butter Balls (also called Buckeye Balls) will quickly become one of your favorite homemade desserts.
These little treats are rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to prepare. A smooth peanut butter filling is rolled into small bites, then covered with a delicious chocolate coating that creates the perfect balance between sweetness and richness.
The best thing about this recipe is that it requires no oven, making it a simple dessert you can prepare anytime for holidays, family gatherings, parties, or even as a quick homemade snack.
Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Balls
- No baking required
- Made with simple ingredients
- Perfect for chocolate lovers
- Easy to prepare ahead of time
- Great for Christmas, birthdays, and special occasions
The creamy peanut butter center combined with the smooth chocolate shell creates a dessert that tastes like it came straight from a candy shop.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A small pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional)
How To Make Peanut Butter Balls
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