When the urge for a sweet, salty, dessert or bite-sized snack strikes, peanut butter balls emerge as a culinary hero. These delectable treats combine the best of both worlds, offering a rich and nutty flavor profile complemented by a pleasantly crunchy texture. Creating these delightful bites is a breeze, utilizing just a handful of pantry staples. With minimal prep time and a few simple steps, you'll be indulging in these moreish peanut butter balls in no time. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delectable journey to craft these irresistible peanut butter balls that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
RICE KRISPIES® CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
These crispy morsels of chocolate-covered peanut butter are a crowd pleaser, no matter the occasion.
Provided by Rice Krispies
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips KELLOGG'S¨ RICE KRISPIES¨ Treats and MOR
Time 1h20m
Yield 27
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large electric mixer bowl, beat peanut butter, margarine and sugar on medium speed until thoroughly combined. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal, mixing thoroughly. Portion mixture, using rounded teaspoon. Shape into balls. Place each ball in paper cup. Refrigerate.
- Melt chocolate morsels and shortening in small saucepan, over low heat, stirring constantly. Spoon 1 teaspoon melted chocolate over each peanut butter ball. Refrigerate until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 85.9 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
EASY PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BALLS
My kids and I love having these peanut butter energy balls on hand. They make for an easy and quick protein or bite of energy during the day. My husband also loves having these treats in his lunch box at work.
Provided by Artell Swapp Wadsworth
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine oats, peanut butter, crushed walnuts, chocolate chips, and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until well combined, adding more honey if the mixture is not holding together.
- Form 24 balls with a cookie scoop and place on a cookie sheet. Refrigerate until firm, 30 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 50.4 mg, Sugar 6 g
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
My mom helped me post this recipe. These candies are like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and are fun for kids to make because you don't have to cook them. My mom and I made these together.
Provided by Ali in Cali
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 15 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter until well mixed.
- Shape peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls, placing them on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper.
- Let balls stand for 20 minutes until dry.
- Melt the dipping chocolate or confectioners' coating.
- Drop balls one at a time in melted chocolate.
- Using a fork, remove from the chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off.
- Place back on the waxed paper.
- Let stand until dry.
- Store tightly covered in a cool dry place.
NO-BAKE CRISPY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, crispy rice cereal, chocolate chunk
Provided by Scott Loitsch
Categories Desserts
Yield 40 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and peanut butter. Microwave for 1 minute.
- Using a fork, stir together the melted butter and peanut butter until smooth. Microwave additional 20 seconds, as needed.
- Add the powdered sugar and rice cereal to the bowl. Gently mix together until fully incorporated.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into approximately 30-40 1-inch balls (2 ½ cm). Place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chunks. Microwave for 60-75 seconds, stopping to check and stir every 30 seconds.
- Drop the frozen balls in the melted chocolate one at a time, use a fork to roll around to ensure an even coating. Place back on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Garnish with additional rice cereal while the chocolate is still warm. Chill until the chocolate has set.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 16 grams
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
"It's a tradition for my sister and me to bring these chocolaty confections to functions and family gatherings," notes Rhonda Williams of Mayville, Michigan.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. , In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cereal. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal; toss to coat. Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until chilled., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
I make over 40 different types of treats during the holidays for friends and family. These crispy peanut butter balls are one of my favorite candies to give away as gifts.-Liz David, St. Catharines, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in cereal. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until chilled., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 1/4 cup shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Let stand until set. , In a microwave, melt white baking chips and remaining shortening. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over candies. Refrigerate until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE-COVERED PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
Crunchy peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. A favorite Christmas cookie in my family for at least three generations. Can be refrigerated, frozen, or eaten immediately.
Provided by Edna
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Truffle Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 45
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix corn flakes cereal, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, and butter together in a bowl. Scoop mixture using a melon baller into balls and arrange on a plate or baking sheet. Refrigerate until solid, at least 3 hours.
- Melt chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes.
- Grease a baking sheet.
- Gently roll peanut butter balls in the melted chocolate until evenly coated; arrange on the same baking sheet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 41.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS IV
My family makes these every Christmas, they're one of our favorites. The maple flavoring is the key ingredient!
Provided by BECKE
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the butter, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and maple flavoring. Cream well and knead well.
- Melt the chocolate chips over low heat. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls. Dip into melted chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate overnight (or at least for about 15 minutes) on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 71.5 mg, Sugar 23 g
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS II
It is basically, just what the name implies.
Provided by Sharon Burnham
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together peanut butter, butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Shape into 1 inch balls.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening in top of double boiler. Dip balls into chocolate mixture and let dry on waxed paper. (Poke each ball with a toothpick for easier dipping.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 52.8 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS
My mom made these every Halloween when I was a kid and you could still give this out as a treat. It still is a treat as a moist and chewy fall snack. You can make into balls or leave loose and serve like carmel corn if you prefer.
Provided by Lilcat
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Popcorn Candy Recipes Popcorn Ball Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a large saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth.
- Place popcorn in a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over popcorn; toss until evenly coated. Form into about 16 balls using buttered hands. Arrange balls on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; allow to dry and set, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
PEANUT BUTTER OAT ENERGY BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, dark chocolate chip, salt
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Snacks
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Use a spoon or tablespoon to evenly divide the mixture into 6 balls. Use your hands to form the ball.
- Enjoy one now and save the rest for later by storing them in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 5 grams
EASY AND FUN PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
Kids will love to roll these peanut butter balls into the different coatings.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Blend all ingredients together (preferably with hands). Roll into balls the size of large marbles and refrigerate. Optional: roll balls in powdered cocoa or roll balls info flaked coconut or dip into chocolate fondue. Eat and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 152.8 mg, Sugar 18.8 g
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
Peanut butter and chocolate are a perfect pairing--and these sweet and salty peanut butter balls covered in bittersweet chocolate are sure to satisfy your craving. Make sure the balls are chilled and firm before rolling them in the chocolate. It will ensure that they do not fall apart and helps the chocolate set faster. If the chocolate thickens while you are dipping the balls, just pop it back in the microwave for 20 seconds and stir until smooth.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 24 balls
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of the butter, vanilla extract and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer until combined and smooth. Roll the mixture into 24 equal-sized balls (about 1 teaspoon each) and place them on a small baking sheet or tray. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the chocolate and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in 20 second intervals, stirring between each with a rubber spatula, until melted and smooth.
- Holding with two forks, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to evenly coat. Tap off excess chocolate. Place the balls back on the baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate is firm and set, about 1 hour. Serve chilled. Refrigerate extra balls in an airtight container.
HOLIDAY PEANUT BUTTER WHISKEY BALLS
Boozy, sweet, and rich, these whiskey balls are the perfect sweet bite with a kick. The peanuts and peanut butter bring out the peanut butter in the whiskey and offer a savory complement to the sweet sugar and cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Truffle Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Process vanilla wafers in a food processor into fine crumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Process peanuts in food processor until finely chopped; add to the crumbs.
- Stir 1 cup powdered sugar, whiskey, honey, peanut butter, and salt into crumb-peanut mixture. Form mixture into twenty 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Whisk together cocoa and remaining powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each whiskey ball in cocoa mixture to lightly coat. Chill for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 79.9 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
CHOCOLATE DIPPED KRISPIES PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
These are lighter then the ones without the Rice Krispies. I got the recipe from the "Classic Holiday Cooking" cook book. You can shape into eggs for Easter!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Candy
Time 25m
Yield 100 balls
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter and while hot, stir in peanut butter.
- Mix well and add vanilla, powdered sugar and Rice Krispies.
- Work in with hands until it will form balls.
- If using paraffin shred on a box grater then add to the chocolate in a double boil and heat till melted and combined.
- Dip into melted chocolate and paraffin or shortening with toothpick.
- Cool on waxed paper.
PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS
Friends and family are always happy to receive these tasty peanut butter popcorn balls. I love making them as well as eating them! -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and corn syrup to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Quickly pour over popcorn mixture and mix well., When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into ten 2-1/2-in. balls; insert a lollipop stick into each ball. Let stand at room temperature until firm; wrap in plastic.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS
I created this tasty treat for my daughter's fourth birthday party. Fun and easy and no corn syrup!
Provided by Motivated Mama
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 10 Balls, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan mix the honey and brown sugar. Bring to a boil while stirring then add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
- Place the popcorn into a large bowl and pour hot mixture over it and stir until it is well coated.
- The popcorn mixture will be hot but as soon as your hands can take the heat begin forming it into softball sized balls by compressing the popcorn tightly with your hands and placing them on a wax or parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Once all balls are formed, put the cookie sheet into the fridge to cool.
- (it doesn't take long but they can be left over night, it doesn't really matter).
- To keep little hands from getting too sticky, shove a stick into each ball after it has cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16758.8, Fat 269.1, SaturatedFat 44, Sodium 1222.6, Carbohydrate 3241.5, Fiber 560.2, Sugar 313, Protein 538.5
PEANUT BUTTER COCONUT BALLS
This recipe has been a family "secret" for generations. But I think it's too good to keep to ourselves. A glossy chocolate coating hides a crunchy coconut filling. -Jennifer Dignin, Westerville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter until light and fluffy Beat in vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Stir in the cracker crumbs, walnuts and coconut. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on baking sheets; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. , Dip balls into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll in nuts or sprinkles. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GRANOLA PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
I have a chef friend, Nancy Russman in Louisville Kentucky, who spends a lot of her time teaching kids to cook and eat healthier snacks. When she first met me and my son there at a Julia Child birthday party I was cooking for, she made a big impression on him, much bigger than Julia! Probably because she's very short, and closer to his size than Julia. She taught him the cheer of "Go Cats!" in support of the Louisville Wildcats. We also had a nice tour of the Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat Factory, a visit to a bourbon distillery for another Julia party and a visit to my favorite goat cheese maker, Judy Schad, in nearby Greenville Indiana. This is one of Nancy's kid-friendly recipes that the kids can help make.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 10m
Yield 16 balls
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the honey and peanut butter. Using a spatula, stir in the granola. Add enough milk to just moisten--you want it to stick together. Form into balls. Chill until ready to serve.
DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: natural peanut butter, almond flour, honey, vanilla extract, dark chocolate chip
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Desserts
Yield 12 balls
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- NOTE: For this recipe, be sure to use a no-stir, all-natural peanut butter. Using a natural peanut butter that separates may cause the ball mixture to be too loose.
- In a medium bowl, add together the peanut butter, almond flour, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until the mixture thickens and sticks together.
- Roll the mixture into balls half an inch (1 ¼ cm) in diameter.
- In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave no more than 15 seconds at a time.
- Using a spoon or fork, dip the peanut butter balls in the melted chocolate and toss to fully coat.
- Transfer the balls to a wax or parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate at least one hour.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 15 grams
Tips:
- For a smooth and creamy peanut butter ball, use a food processor to blend the ingredients until they are well combined.
- If the peanut butter balls are too soft, chill them in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes before rolling them in the coating.
- To make the peanut butter balls more festive, roll them in chopped nuts, sprinkles, or crushed candy canes.
- If you don't have time to make the peanut butter balls ahead of time, you can freeze them for up to 2 months. Just thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a quick snack. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a peanut butter ball recipe that everyone will love.
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