Best 13 Peanut Butter Balls Or Bars Recipes

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Peanut butter balls or bars are classic holiday treats that are always a hit. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these no-bake confections are perfect for any occasion. Whether you prefer the traditional round balls or the easier-to-make bars, there's a recipe out there for everyone. With so many variations to choose from, you're sure to find a peanut butter ball or bar recipe that you'll love.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

EASY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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I got this from one of my best friends. She made them at a football party that we went to. They are super good and very easy to make!

Provided by Melinda

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Fold chocolate chips into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 276.2 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

PEANUT BUTTER BARS I



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These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the 4 tablespoons peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 319.7 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS



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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

1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 lb dipping chocolate or 1 lb confectioner's coating

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.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST AND EASIEST PEANUT BUTTER BALLS!



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My family has been making these things every Christmas my entire life and at least half of them don't make it to the Christmas party!

Provided by Lil Miss Nikki

Categories     Candy

Time 1h10m

Yield 50-60 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, room temp
1 cup peanut butter
2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate morsels or 1 (12 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
1/8 paraffin wax block (shredded or shaved)
water
wax paper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and peanut butter with a mixer.
  • Once it's blended well, slowly add the powdered sugar. Usually, after the second cup, I'll check it every few times to make sure the mixture isn't too dry.
  • Once you've added all the sugar, it should be a nice soft consistency, not sticky and easy to roll but not dry to where it crumbles. If you put all the sugar in and it's still to sticky to roll, try putting in more a little at a time until it gets to a good rolling consistency.
  • Roll dough into balls. The size depends on how big or little you would like them.
  • Lay the balls on the wax paper in a row and then put in the freezer while you melt the chocolate.
  • To a medium size pot, add about 2-3 inches of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower to a simmer and place a metal or glass bowl on top, making sure the bottom doesn't touch the water.
  • Add chocolate to the metal/glass bowl. Add wax and mix until it and the chocolate are both melted and a smooth consistancy.
  • Once the chocolate is melted, take out the peanut butter balls and set them beside your pot of chocolate. Drop in one or two of the balls into the chocolate and then scoop them out with a fork or spoon. Set them on another cookie sheet or pan lined with wax paper.
  • Once your finished, set them back in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes or until hard. They're ready to be served or stored in a decorative tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 40.2, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 10.5, Protein 1.6

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS



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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

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (see Cook's Note)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped

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.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sticks salted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup chunky peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
One 12-ounce box vanilla wafers
One 12-ounce bag mini semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • For the filling: Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with some butter.
  • Using a stand or electric hand mixer, mix together the butter and chunky peanut butter until smooth. Stir in the sugar a cup at a time.
  • Add the vanilla wafers to a food processor and process until they are in crumbs. Then add the crumbs and mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture. Spread it evenly into the buttered pan and set aside.
  • For the frosting: Using a double boiler or a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then pour over the base. Spread the frosting out evenly and sprinkle over the chopped peanuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into 20 bars.

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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These are no-bake peanut butter and crispy rice bars covered in chocolate.

Provided by Ravelle Lakin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, softened
2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Mix in the rice cereal so that it is evenly distributed. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter bars. Refrigerate until set before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV



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This recipe forms a rather stiff dough, you might have to press it in the pan. One time I put raisins in the batter by mistake, and my husband loved them that way. You can also omit the chocolate chips and have them plain if you wish.

Provided by Jessie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup peanut butter
6 tablespoons butter
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Mix peanut butter, butter or margarine, and sugars until creamy. Stir in vanilla. Beat in eggs. Mix in flour. Stir in 3/4c chocolate chips. Spread dough into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and sprinkle with the rest of the chocolate chips. Let stand 5 minutes and spread. Cool, and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 26.1 g

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS



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Depending on where you live, these chocolate and peanut-butter confections are known as either peanut butter balls or buckeyes. In the Midwest, they are known as buckeyes because they look like the nut of a buckeye tree, thanks to an exposed circle of peanut butter that's left after they're dipped in chocolate. Be sure to start with a good-quality peanut butter, and don't skimp on the salt. Those small touches carry a lot of impact.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     candies, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 25m

Yield About 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups/242 grams confectioners' sugar
1 cup/270 grams sweetened, smooth peanut butter
4 tablespoons/57 grams unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
5 ounces/142 grams semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt until smooth and uniform, about 1 minute.
  • Portion the mixture into 1 tablespoon balls. Roll the balls into neat circles between your palms. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • A few minutes before the balls are done chilling, prepare the chocolate. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in short bursts, stirring often. If chocolate becomes too thick during the dipping process, it can be liquified again in the microwave.
  • Use a toothpick to skewer one ball at a time, and dip it into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of the peanut butter mixture exposed at the top and allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Transfer buckeyes to the prepared baking sheet and remove the toothpick. Repeat with the remaining balls, returning them to the freezer for a few minutes if they become too soft to work with. Smooth over the holes left by the toothpick with a small offset spatula or your finger. Chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 122, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 49 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE



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I love a good, fast recipe that is pretty much fail-proof, and turns out perfectly every time. It's rare to come by, but this recipe is exactly that. It is simple, delicious, and so easy to throw together.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h12m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter (melted)
2 cups graham cracker crumbs ((use the boxed kind, or grind them in a food processor. Tiny granules.))
2 cups powdered sugar
1¼ cups peanut butter (divided)
1½ cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended.
  • Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9 × 13 inch pan. (I did mine in a 9 X 9 inch square pan because I wanted them to be thicker)
  • In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring every 30 seconds until melted until smooth. Spread over the peanut butter layer.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 211 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BARS



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If you're looking for a fun snack for kids, try this chewy peanut butter popcorn recipe that have a mild peanut butter taste. They're easy to mix and can be pressed into a pan to form bars, or shaped into balls. -Kathy Oswald, Wauzeka, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat., Stir in peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Pour over popcorn and stir until well coated. Press into a buttered 13x9-in. pan. Cool slightly before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS IV



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These bars are a classic blend of peanut butter and chocolate. Easy to make, and quick to satisfy!

Provided by justine

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Spread melted chocolate over the crumb crust. Chill for about 5 minutes, then cut into bars before the chocolate is completely set, then chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 158.4 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS



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I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars with certified gluten-free oats. Everyone loves these bars when we go to picnics or potlucks, and I know there will be a dessert for my daughter! -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup honey
3 cups old-fashioned oats

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and blended. Remove from heat; stir in oats. Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan; press lightly. Cool to room temperature; cover and chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the peanut butter balls or bars extra special, use high-quality peanut butter. Look for a brand that is made with 100% peanuts and no added sugar or oils.
  • If you want a creamier texture, use smooth peanut butter. If you prefer a crunchier texture, use chunky peanut butter.
  • If the mixture is too dry to form into balls or bars, add a little more honey or corn syrup. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more peanut butter or oats.
  • For a festive touch, roll the balls or bars in chopped nuts, sprinkles, or crushed candy canes.
  • Peanut butter balls or bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter balls or bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delicious treats that are sure to be a hit.

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