Ingredients

  • 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until a thick dough forms.
  3. Roll the mixture into small 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until firm.
  5. Melt the chocolate with coconut oil in the microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each.
  6. Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely.
  7. Place back on the parchment paper.
  8. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until the chocolate is set.
  9. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Makes: about 30–36 balls.