Peanut Butter Balls (Truffles)
Peanut Butter Balls (Truffles) are a delightful sweet treat that combines creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate for an irresistible bite-sized indulgence. These truffles are quick to prepare, requiring only 30 minutes, and can be customized with various toppings to suit your taste. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these treats evoke nostalgia and joy with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips and butter together over low heat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate using a fork, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place truffles on parchment paper and sprinkle with sea salt or nuts if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - For added texture, use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy. - Try incorporating almond butter for a nutty twist. - Experiment with toppings like crushed cookies or colorful sprinkles.