Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Candies. Creamy peanut butter centers are coated in rich chocolate for a decadent treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
Peanut Butter Filling:
Chocolate Coating:
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
- Shape into Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt Chocolate: Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Coat Peanut Butter Balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place dipped candies back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
- Chill: Chill until chocolate is set, 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
