Covered Peanut Butter Balls in Chocolate

Ingredients

For the Filling with Peanut Butter:

1. One cup of peanut butter, either crunchy or creamy
2. 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
3. One cup of powdered sugar
4. One teaspoon of vanilla extract
5. One-fourth teaspoon of salt

Regarding the Chocolate Coating:

• One and a half cups of dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
• One tablespoon of coconut oil, if desired, to make chocolate smoother

Directions

Prepare the filling with peanut butter:

• Put the softened butter and creamy or crunchy peanut butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Blend till creamy and smooth.
• Add the salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar gradually. Mix until a dough forms and everything is well incorporated.
• To make handling the mixture simpler, place it in the refrigerator for approximately half an hour.

Form the Balls:

• After the peanut butter mixture has cooled, scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon and form it into a ball. Arrange the balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Continue until all of the mixture has been formed into balls.
• To solidify the balls, place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Melt the chocolate.

• Put the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a bowl that is safe to use in the microwave.
• Stirring occasionally, microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds at a time until it is completely melted and smooth.

Coat the balls of peanut butter:

• Take the frozen peanut butter balls out of the refrigerator. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate with a toothpick or fork, letting any excess chocolate fall off.
• Place the coated balls back on the baking sheet covered with paper.

Relax and Set:

• After coating every ball, put the baking sheet in the fridge for approximately half an hour, or until the chocolate has solidified.

Serve:

Treat yourself to a delicious snack or dessert of Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls! Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container.

Advice

• Variations: Depending on your taste, you can coat with either milk chocolate or white chocolate. For added taste, you may also sprinkle sea salt or broken nuts on top of the chocolate before it sets.
• To extend their shelf life, store these in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. They can also be frozen.

These Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls are sure to be a success with family and friends, so enjoy creating and sharing them!