Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls
on Jul 24, 2022
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These old-fashioned peanut butter balls are a favorite among both kids and adults. They’re the perfect size to pop in your mouth!
This recipe for old-fashioned peanut butter balls takes just 35 minutes to make! Enjoy one for a sweet mid-morning treat.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- creamy peanut butter
- salted butter
- powdered sugar
- semi-sweet baking chocolate
- vegetable oil
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls
- Mix the peanut butter and the softened butter together in a mixing bowl. Gradually stir in the powdered sugar until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- Using your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a parchment or waxed paper covered baking sheet. Cover with another sheet of parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Add the chocolate to a medium microwaveable bowl and heat in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring after every 30 seconds.
- Using a fork, dip the peanut butter balls one at a time into the melted chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to run off. Place the chocolate balls onto waxed paper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips and Tricks
- Ensure that the balls are fully chilled before dipping into the chocolate.
- Use high-quality baking chocolate for the best results. The chocolate can be melted in the microwave or in a double boiler.
- Use either smooth or chunky peanut butter.
Do Peanut Butter Balls Have To Be Refrigerated?
The best way to firm up the peanut butter balls is to place them in the fridge. If you’re using firm, hydrogenated peanut butter they may not need to be refrigerated. If you notice that the balls are getting soft, place them in the fridge.
How Long Do They Last?
Leftover peanut butter balls should be placed into an airtight container and refrigerated for up to three days.
Can You Freeze Peanut Butter Balls?
Yes. Peanut butter balls do freeze well. Place them into a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to one month. Place the balls in one layer or add a layer of waxed paper to store them stacked. When ready to use, thaw the balls in the fridge overnight.
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix the peanut butter and the softened butter together in a mixing bowl. Gradually stir in the powdered sugar until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- Using your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a parchment or waxed paper covered baking sheet. Cover with another sheet of parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Add the chocolate to a medium microwaveable bowl and heat in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring after every 30 seconds.
- Using a fork, dip the peanut butter balls one at a time into the melted chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to run off. Place the chocolate balls onto waxed paper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.