Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs with Caramel Drizzle

Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs with Caramel Drizzle

Here’s what you’ll need to whip up a batch of these delightful snowballs:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural, for best texture)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 ½ to 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting wafers
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
• ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)

My Step-by-Step Guide to No-Bake Bliss

1. Mix the Peanut Butter Base
   In a large bowl, I combine the creamy peanut butter and melted butter until completely smooth. The aroma always gives me a happy shiver! I then gradually add powdered sugar, stirring after each addition, until I have a thick dough that holds its shape but is still soft enough to scoop.
2. Shape the Snowballs
   Using my hands or a small cookie scoop, I roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. If the dough gets sticky, a quick chill in the fridge makes rolling much easier. I line up the finished balls on a parchment-covered baking sheet, ready for their chocolate bath.
3. Chill for Setting
   I pop the tray in the freezer for 15–20 minutes. This quick chill helps them hold together perfectly during dipping and gives the chocolate that delicious, snappy shell.
4. Melt the Chocolate
   In a microwave-safe bowl, I warm the chocolate chips (plus coconut oil, if using) in 20-second bursts, stirring well between each, until completely melted and silky-smooth.
5. Dip the Snowballs
   One by one, I drop the chilled peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate, rolling gently to coat. Using a fork, I lift each ball out, letting the excess chocolate drip off. I return the chocolate-covered balls to my lined baking sheet and admire the glossy finish.
6. Drizzle with Caramel
   When the chocolate is nearly set but still slightly tacky, I drizzle each snowball with warm caramel sauce. Sometimes I use a spoon, sometimes a piping bag—whatever works! For extra sparkle, a pinch of flaky sea salt on top is heavenly.
7. Final Chill
   I chill the finished snowballs in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, letting the chocolate and caramel set fully. Then, it’s time to serve, share, and enjoy.

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