Classic Creamy Peanut Butter Bites (Printable Version)

Bite-sized peanut butter centers coated in chocolate for a smooth, sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Peanut Butter Filling

01 - 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - ¼ teaspoon fine salt
05 - 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
07 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening

# How to Make It:

01 - Beat peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
02 - Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a thick, slightly crumbly dough forms.
03 - Scoop 1-tablespoon portions and roll into 1-inch balls; place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Refrigerate peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes until firm.
05 - Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
06 - Use a toothpick to dip each ball into melted chocolate, leaving a small peanut butter circle visible on top.
07 - Return dipped buckeyes to baking sheet, remove toothpick, and smooth exposed spot as desired.
08 - Chill until chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes, then store in airtight container in refrigerator.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're shockingly simple to make with no baking required, just a little patience and a toothpick.
  • That contrast between the creamy, slightly salty peanut butter and the thin chocolate shell is genuinely addictive.
  • They make incredible gifts because they look far more impressive than the effort you actually put in.
02 -
  • If your peanut butter balls are too soft to dip, they need more chill time—rushing this step is the main reason they slide around on the toothpick.
  • Don't let the chocolate get too hot or it'll be thin and runny; keep it warm enough to dip smoothly but cool enough to set quickly.
03 -
  • Keep your toothpick clean between dips by wiping it on a paper towel—this prevents chocolate buildup that makes the holes ugly.
  • If the chocolate starts to thicken while you're working, reheat it gently for 10 seconds rather than letting it get too stiff to dip.
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