Classic. Dangerous. Always the first thing gone 😄
Here’s the easy, old-school Peanut Butter Balls recipe everyone loves.
Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz chocolate chips or candy melts
Instructions:
- Mix:
In a bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. - Sweeten:
Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until a thick dough forms. - Roll:
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. - Chill:
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up. - Dip:
Melt chocolate in the microwave (30-second bursts). Dip each ball and return to the sheet. - Set:
Let chocolate harden at room temp or refrigerate briefly.
Tips & Variations:
- Use crunchy peanut butter for texture
- Add Rice Krispies for a Buckeye-style crunch
- Drizzle white chocolate on top for a bakery look
- Store in the fridge up to 1 week (if they last that long 😉)
If you want, I can give you a no-chocolate version, a 3-ingredient shortcut, or a holiday Buckeye twist.
