Description
Indulge in these delectable Chocolate Peanut Butter Candies that are rich, creamy, and irresistibly sweet. A perfect blend of peanut butter and chocolate in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mix until dough-like.
- Shape and Chill: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls, place on parchment-lined sheet. Chill for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt Chocolate: In microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip and Coat: Dip peanut butter balls in chocolate, let excess drip off. Place on sheet.
- Chill and Serve: Chill until chocolate sets, about 15–20 minutes.
Notes
- Store candies in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
