No-bake peanut butter balls

Here’s an easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls recipe 🥜🍫
(Quick, sweet, and perfect for holidays or snacks)

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Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• ½ cup butter, softened

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)

• 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)

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Instructions

1. Mix filling
   In a bowl, beat peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

2. Form balls
   Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.

3. Chill
   Refrigerate for 30 minutes (or freeze 15 minutes) until firm.

4. Melt chocolate
   Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

5. Dip
   Dip chilled balls into melted chocolate, coating completely.

6. Set
   Return to tray and chill until chocolate is set.

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Tips & Variations

• Use crunchy peanut butter for texture.

• Add rice cereal for crunch.

• Drizzle with white chocolate for a fancy look.

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze longer.

Want a 3-ingredient version or no-chocolate option next?