Reese’s Peanut Butter Balls
Peanut butter balls are an irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate. With just a few ingredients, you can create a decadent snack that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp shortening or coconut oil optional, for smoother melting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the dough is thick enough to hold its shape.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20-30 minutes until firm. If the dough is sticky, coat your hands with powdered sugar.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or use a double boiler. For smoother chocolate, stir in 2 tbsp shortening or coconut oil.
- Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate the coated balls for 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens and is no longer sticky.