4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

Introduction

These 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls are an easy and delicious treat that combines creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, they require no baking and come together in just a few simple steps.

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (avoid natural peanut butter with oils)
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 16 oz chocolate bark

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the peanut butter and softened butter until creamy.
2. Step 2: Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until fully combined. It may look crumbly at first, but keep mixing until it forms a dough.
3. Step 3: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for a few hours to firm up.
4. Step 4: Once chilled, scoop 1-inch sized balls, roll them into smooth spheres, and place them on a cookie sheet. Freeze the balls while you melt the chocolate.
5. Step 5: Melt the chocolate bark using a double boiler method: place a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan with simmering water, and stir the chocolate until completely melted.
6. Step 6: Remove the peanut butter balls from the freezer, insert a toothpick into each, and dip them into the melted chocolate. Tap your wrist gently to remove excess chocolate.
7. Step 7: Place the coated balls onto a sheet of wax paper and allow the chocolate to harden.
8. Step 8: Once the chocolate sets, store the peanut butter balls in a container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Tips & Variations

• Use smooth peanut butter to ensure a creamy texture; avoid natural types that can separate.
• For a crunchier bite, add chopped peanuts or rice cereal to the peanut butter mixture.
• Try dark or white chocolate bark for coating to vary the flavor.
• If you don’t have a double boiler, melt chocolate carefully in short bursts in the microwave, stirring often.

Storage

Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness. If refrigerated, allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture. Reheat gently if needed, but avoid overheating the chocolate coating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use natural peanut butter for this recipe?

Natural peanut butter tends to separate and has more oil, making it harder to achieve the right texture. It’s best to use creamy peanut butter without added oils for a smooth mixture.

How do I properly melt chocolate bark without burning it?

The double boiler method is safest: place a heat-safe bowl over simmering water and stir frequently. Alternatively, microwave in short 20-30 second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted to prevent burning.

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

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These 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls are a simple and delicious no-bake treat featuring creamy peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and a chocolate coating. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, these peanut butter balls are coated in melted chocolate and chilled until firm, offering a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors with minimal ingredients and effort.

• Author: Amaya
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 30 peanut butter balls 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Ball Mixture

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (avoid natural peanut butter with oils)
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Chocolate Coating

• 16 oz chocolate bark

Instructions

1. Mix Peanut Butter and Butter: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter. Mix together thoroughly until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
2. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture. It will initially become crumbly; continue mixing until the mixture comes together into a firm dough-like consistency.
3. Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl with the peanut butter mixture and refrigerate it for several hours to firm up and make it easier to handle.
4. Shape Balls: Once chilled, scoop out approximately 1-inch sized portions of the mixture. Roll them between your palms to form smooth balls. Place the peanut butter balls on a cookie sheet and freeze while you prepare the chocolate coating.
5. Melt Chocolate: Using the double boiler method, bring a saucepan of water to a boil and place a heat-safe bowl on top, making sure it doesn’t touch the water. Add the chocolate bark to the bowl and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
6. Dip Peanut Butter Balls: Remove the peanut butter balls from the freezer. Insert a toothpick into each ball and dip it into the melted chocolate to coat completely. Tap your wrist to remove excess chocolate drips.
7. Set Chocolate Coating: Place the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls onto a sheet of wax paper and allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature.
8. Store: Once the chocolate has fully set, remove the toothpicks and store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

• Using creamy peanut butter without oils ensures the right texture and helps the mixture hold together better.
• Softened butter blends better with peanut butter for a smooth mixture.
• Freezing the peanut butter balls before dipping helps prevent melting when coated with warm chocolate.
• The double boiler method is crucial to gently melt the chocolate without burning it.
• Store at room temperature for a softer texture or in the fridge for a firmer bite.

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