Dunk a sweet treat
No Bake Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients:
•1-18 oz. jar of smooth or chunky peanut buter
•1 - 16 oz. bag of confectioners sugar
•1/4 c. butter, melted
chocolate almond bark
or
chocolate candy melts
or
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips &
2 tsp. shortening
Directions:
In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, confectioners sugar and melted butter until the mixture is crumbly. For the next step, the best way that I've found to make a smooth filling is to use your hands to mix everything together.
Line a baking sheet with foil. Roll the peanut butter filling into 1 inch balls and line the baking sheet with rows of the balls. Set the baking sheet in the freezer for 5-7 minutes to chill the peanut butter balls for easier dipping.
While the peanut butter balls are chilling, melt the chocolate in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl that is deep enough for dipping and stirring at 45 second intervals until smooth.
Remove the baking sheet from the freezer. Insert a toothpick or wooden skewer into a peanut butter ball and then dip it into the chocolate, turning quickly to cover the entire candy. Place onto a second baking tray that has also been lined with foil. Swirl the chocolate on the top of each candy for a pretty design. Refrigerate until the chocolate had completely dried.
Store the candies in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Making no bake chocolate covered peanut butter balls is one of my favorite go-to treats when I want something sweet but easy to prepare. The combination of smooth or chunky peanut butter with confectioners sugar and melted butter creates a rich, creamy filling that’s perfectly balanced by the chocolate coating. I’ve found that using your hands to mix the filling really helps get a smooth texture without any lumps. One handy tip is to chill the peanut butter balls in the freezer just long enough (about 5-7 minutes) to firm up before dipping them in melted chocolate. This step prevents the balls from falling apart during dipping and ensures a clean, smooth chocolate coating. For melting the chocolate, I prefer microwaving in short intervals of 45 seconds to avoid burning, stirring between intervals to achieve a silky consistency. When it comes to dipping, using a toothpick or wooden skewer makes handling easier and more precise. After dipping, swirling the chocolate on top adds a pretty decorative touch, making these treats look professional even though they’re incredibly simple to make. Storing them in a sealed container inside the refrigerator keeps them fresh and maintains the chocolate’s crispness. These no bake peanut butter balls have become a favorite snack for me, and I love how easily I can customize them by choosing between almond bark, candy melts, or semi-sweet chocolate with shortening, depending on the flavor I’m craving. If you’re short on time or oven-free, this recipe is perfect to satisfy sweet cravings with minimal effort but maximum deliciousness. Plus, they’re great to share at parties or as a homemade gift during holidays. Give it a try—you’ll be amazed at how simple and rewarding making your own chocolate covered peanut butter treats can be!
