Peanut butter balls are classic no-bake candies that taste like bite-size peanut butter cups dressed up for the holidays. A rich, buttery peanut butter center is rolled into smooth balls, chilled, and then dipped in melted chocolate bark for a glossy, snappy shell. The simple base recipe is endlessly customizable: you can keep them plain, roll them in coconut or toasted pecans, or decorate them with drizzles and sprinkles.
These candies are perfect for Christmas plates, cookie exchanges, gifting, or stashing in the freezer for quick treats. Because the recipe relies on pantry ingredients and doesn’t require an oven, it’s especially handy when you’re juggling lots of holiday baking and oven space is limited. The high proportion of peanut butter and butter to powdered sugar keeps the centers creamy instead of dry and crumbly, even after chilling.
Ingredients
Peanut butter centers
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