Classic Creamy Peanut Butter Bites (Printer-friendly)

Creamy peanut butter centers dipped in chocolate, offering a rich, nutty bite-sized delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Peanut Butter Filling

01 - 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

→ Chocolate Coating

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat together 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 a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes until firm.
05 - Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
06 - Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small peanut butter circle exposed at the top.
07 - Return dipped pieces to the baking sheet. Remove toothpick and smooth the hole if desired. Chill until chocolate sets, about 20 minutes.
08 - Keep in an airtight container refrigerated for up to two weeks or freeze for extended storage.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under an hour with zero baking required.
  • One batch yields thirty treats, making them ideal for sharing or stockpiling.
  • The contrast of creamy peanut butter against snappy chocolate never gets old.
02 -
  • Powdered sugar must be sifted, or you'll end up with gritty filling no matter how much you mix—it's the one non-negotiable step.
  • Cold peanut butter balls are everything; warm or soft ones will crack through the chocolate and fall apart mid-dip.
  • Don't overthink the chocolate exposure at the top; it's not about precision, it's about the memory of the actual buckeye nut.
03 -
  • If your melted chocolate thickens as it sits, add another teaspoon of coconut oil and stir gently rather than microwaving again.
  • A toothpick dipped briefly in warm chocolate seals the hole left behind, making the finished buckeye look completely whole and intentional.
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