Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls – No Bake Recipe

Do you like Reese’s peanut butter cups? If so, you will enjoy these chocolate covered peanut butter balls. They are so easy to make! Chocolate and peanut butter are a classic combination that is hard to beat. But for true peanut butter lovers, Reese’s peanut butter cups don’t offer the best PB to chocolate ratio, but these easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls sure do! These beauties are perfect for serving guests, giving as thoughtful gifts, or sharing with your family during the holidays or any special occasion.

chocolate peanut butter balls on a plate and parchment paper

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How to Make No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

This is a pretty straightforward Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls recipe, but you need to know a few techniques and tricks to get the best results. The key is using the right type of peanut butter and achieving the perfect consistency for rolling and dipping. With just five simple ingredients and no baking required, these treats come together quickly and deliver maximum flavor satisfaction.

Why This Recipe Works

These chocolate peanut butter balls succeed because they achieve the perfect balance of textures and flavors. The combination of peanut butter, powdered sugar, and butter creates a smooth, moldable center that holds its shape when chilled. The chocolate coating provides the perfect contrast to the creamy interior, while the simple ingredient list ensures that the peanut butter flavor really shines through. The no-bake method makes these accessible to bakers of all skill levels.

Ingredients

  • Paraffin – Creates smooth, professional-looking chocolate coating that sets properly
  • Creamy peanut butter – Forms the rich, smooth base for the candy centers
  • Powdered sugar – Sweetens and helps bind the mixture to a perfect consistency
  • Butter – Adds richness and helps create a smooth, moldable texture
  • Chocolate chips – Provide the classic chocolate coating that everyone loves
chocolate peanut butter balls ingredients

How to Make Peanut Butter Balls

  1. Mix together peanut butter, powdered sugar, and butter.
    peanut butter balls mixture in a bowl
  2. Form into balls. Chill peanut butter balls for a few hours to set.
    peanut butter balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
  3. Melt chocolate chips and paraffin until smooth.
    melted chocolate and paraffin in a pan
  4. Dip balls into chocolate.
  5. Allow the chocolate coating to cool and set.
chocolate peanut butter balls on a square plate

Chef’s Notes

The key to success is using stabilized peanut butter brands and not overmixing the base. Natural peanut butters without stabilizers can create greasy balls. The freezing step is crucial for maintaining shape during dipping.

Storage & Reheating Instructions

  • Refrigerator Storage: Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week for best texture and freshness.
  • Counter Storage: Keep at room temperature for up to 3 days if consumed quickly. Best texture when slightly chilled.
  • Freezing: Freeze in sealed bags for up to 2 months. No need to thaw before eating as they’re delicious frozen.

Tips For Making and Storing Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Perfect Texture Tips:

  • Take balls out of the freezer 10 minutes before dipping for easier handling
  • Use a fork to dip and tap gently to remove excess chocolate
  • Work in small batches to prevent the chocolate from cooling too much

Storage Success:

  • Layer wax paper in containers to prevent sticking
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from strong odors
  • Bring to room temperature for the softest texture

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chocolate peanut butter balls on a plate and parchment paper

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls No Bake Recipe

Simple no-bake candy with creamy peanut butter centers dipped in smooth chocolate. Perfect for gifts, parties, or satisfying your sweet tooth!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peanut Butter Balls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 48
Calories: 172kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces powdered sugar
  • 3 cups smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 pound butter softened to room temperature
  • 10 ounces chocolate chips
  • 1/4 tablespoons shortening

Instructions

  • Mix the first 3 ingredients by hand until the mixture is creamy.
  • Shape into small balls and chill.
  • Melt chocolate chips and add shortening over boiling water in a double boiler.
  • Dip balls in chocolate mixture, using a toothpick. Place on waxed paper.
  • When the chocolate is dry, store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

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Notes

  • Chocolate and Paraffin ratio – use 10 ounces of milk chocolate and 1/4 pound food-grade paraffin. 

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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  1. Robin

    5 stars
    I have been making these for over 40 years…and I got the recipe from my mother and aunt. These taste great and are a big favorite among our family and friends.
    Tip: it doesn’t take much parafin wax, only about a 1-2 inch square chopped off the wax block. I add more if chocolate starts to get too thick or as I add additional chocolate chips. I sometimes double dip the peanut butter balls in the chocolate.
    **to fill the toothpick holes from dipping the balls I use a teaspoon and dip it in the chocolate and put little curls or blobs where the toothpick hole was. The curly tip is similar to the tip of a an ice cream cone from Dairy Queen. Practice and you will get your get your technique down.

  2. Kathryn Hunter

    Hi, our powdered sugar does not come in boxes here in NB, Canada, only bags. How many grams or measurement can you give me to get this right? Thank you!

    • Mebunches2001

      Hi Babar Jan. Paraffin can be found in any grocery store or the grocery section of places like WalMart. Look in the baking aisles or home canning section.

  3. jma2008

    I’m new to the cooking world so forgive me for this stupid question but…what do you mean by cooking something “over boiling water”??

    • Mebunches2001

      Hi jma2008. ‘over boiling water’ means you need two pots, or a double boiler (which is a pot that sits atop another pot). You put water in the bottom pot & bring it to boiling, then set the second pot (with the chocolate or whatever you are cooking or melting) on top of the bottom pot. This melts the chocolate or cooks the item (such as custard) without burning it. I don’t recommend using a microwave because it tends to heat the food too fast which ruins it.

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