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Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls

Creamy, chocolate-coated peanut butter balls made with just three ingredients — an effortless no-bake dessert ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, No-Bake
Calories: 125
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chocolate chips melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and thick enough to roll.
  2. Form mixture into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill 15–20 minutes.
  3. Melt chocolate chips in 20-second microwave bursts, stirring between each until smooth.
  4. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, coating evenly. Place back on parchment.
  5. Chill 20–30 minutes until chocolate is set. Store in fridge or freezer.

Notes

Add vanilla extract or sea salt for flavor variation. Decorate with crushed peanuts or drizzle with white chocolate for festive look.