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Best Peanut Butter Balls (Only 4 Ingredients)

Justine Drosdovech
Peanut butter balls are a quick, easy, no-bake dessert perfect for all the peanut butter lovers out there. Made with just 4 ingredients, they're creamy, fudgy, and sweet.
5 from 61 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 12 peanut butter balls
Calories 120.6 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Ingredients
 

US Customary - Metric
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter*
  • 2 ½ tablespoons vegan butter (softened)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Decorations

  • Chopped peanuts
  • Shredded coconut
  • Mini vegan chocolate chips
  • Vegan-friendly sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Add peanut butter, butter, and vanilla to a medium mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on high until creamed.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar while continuing to mix until well combined. The mixture should be thick and hold its shape when rolled into a ball. If the mixture is too sticky, add a bit more powdered sugar.
  • Using a measuring spoon, shape 1-tablespoon balls with your hands. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet as you roll the rest.
  • Add your decorations of choice to small, shallow bowls. Coat each peanut butter ball in chopped peanuts, shredded coconut, vegan-friendly sprinkles, mini vegan chocolate chips, or whatever else you’d like.
  • Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy them cold or let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving. Happy eating!

Notes

  • Use softened butter: Bring the butter out about 10 minutes before starting the recipe. You want it to be softened but not melted. 
  • Adjust the sweetness: You can adjust the level of sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar. Just remember that adding more sugar will change the final consistency.
  • Chill before rolling: If the mixture is too sticky to handle, refrigerate it for about 15 minutes before rolling it into balls and in the toppings.
  • Use a cookie scoop: We suggest using a small (1-1 ½-tablespoon) cookie scoop to ensure each ball is about the same size when you roll them.
  • Prevent sticking: To prevent the peanut butter balls from sticking to the baking sheet, line it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Let them warm up: For the softest, fudgiest texture, let the peanut butter balls sit on the counter for a few minutes before eating them.
  • Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.
     

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 120.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.4g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 65.2mg | Potassium: 61.9mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10.9g | Vitamin A: 111.4IU | Calcium: 5.4mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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