Classic Peanut Butter Bites (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter balls partially coated in smooth chocolate, ideal for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Peanut Butter Filling

01 - 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
07 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
02 - Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until a thick, slightly crumbly dough forms.
03 - Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
06 - Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter visible at the top to resemble a buckeye.
07 - Place the dipped treats back on the baking sheet. Remove the toothpick and smooth over the hole with your finger if desired.
08 - Refrigerate until the chocolate coating is firm, about 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They disappear faster than you can make them, which is always a good sign.
  • No oven required means you can make a batch while doing literally anything else.
  • Once you nail the dipping technique, you'll feel like a candy-making pro.
02 -
  • If your peanut butter filling cracks or won't hold together, your powdered sugar wasn't sifted—go back and sift it, then remix.
  • Cold peanut butter balls are everything; warm ones will slip off the toothpick into your chocolate like they're going for a swim.
03 -
  • If your toothpick is sticking and tearing the chocolate, dip the toothpick itself in the melted chocolate first—it acts like a non-stick coating.
  • Keep a small bowl of warm water nearby to dip your toothpick between buckeyes; it helps the hole smooth over cleanly.
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