Peanut Butter Balls

4.20 from 25 votes

If you’re craving something sweet right now, these easy chocolate peanut butter balls are about to be your new go-to treat.

Prep Time40

Additional Time15

Total Time55

Course: 20+ Homemade Candy Recipes

Keyword: candy, chocolate, christmas, dessert, holidays, peanut butter, truffles

Servings: -20 truffles, depending on size

Author: Carrian Cheney

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the sugar, peanut butter, butter (or cream cheese) together on medium speed until combined.
1 Cup Powdered Sugar, 2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
Shape mixture into ½ - ¾ inch balls.
Place on baking sheet lined with wax paper.
Cover loosely, transfer the pan to the freezer and chill for 30 minutes.
When ready to dip the truffles, melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
2 Cups Semi-Sweet
Dip each chilled truffle, one at a time, coating in chocolate and shaking gently to remove the excess. (If at any point during dipping, the dough balls become too soft, return to the freezer to chill for 15 minutes.)
Transfer to a wax-paper lined surface.
Sprinkle peanuts on top of each truffle quickly after dipping each truffle before the chocolate sets.
¼ Cup Roasted Peanuts
Once all the truffles have been dipped, store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.