Indulge in these delicious, easy-to-make chocolate peanut butter balls that are perfect for any occasion. With just 4 ingredients, you can satisfy your sweet tooth in no time!
Creamy peanut butter filling coated with rich chocolate creates a simple but immensely flavorful treat. You probably already have everything that you need for these truffles in your pantry. I like to think that these little bites of chocolate and peanut butter are a more elegant and refined version of the classic chocolate peanut butter cup. They are loaded with peanut butter flavor and are a beautiful and impressive little treat!
I know that we have a lot of chocolate and peanut butter fans around here so I’m giving you one more thing to love. Truffles are a delectable treat to enjoy no matter what the season, but I especially love to make them around the holidays. They are the perfect treat to bring to a dinner party or even package up and give as a Christmas gift for neighbors. These little truffles are so irresistible that you won’t be able to stop eating them.
Make a batch for yourself or a few for your friends and family. Everyone will love these creamy chocolate covered peanut butter truffles!
Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
Remember how I said you probably have all the ingredients for best peanut butter balls recipe in your pantry already? Well, you only need 4 ingredients and here they are:
- Powdered Sugar
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Butter
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, or any chocolate chip or melting chocolate
The measurements and details for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Truffles
A recipe that only uses 4 ingredients has to be super simple, and this one is! The steps are easy, but just takes some time to let different steps set up. Extra bonus…no candy thermometer needed! Here is what you will do:
- Combine: Add the sugar, peanut butter, and butter (or cream cheese) to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix together with the paddle attachment until combine.
- NOTE: The consistency should be that the dough holds together when you squeeze it in your hand. If it’s too wet, add a little more powdered sugar. If it’s too dry and crumbly, add a little more peanut butter. Keeping the dough chilled and cold and trying not to handle it too much will help a lot!
- Scoop: Using a small cookie scoop and your hands, shape the peanut butter mixture into 1/2-3/4 inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- Chill: Cover loosely and place in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes.
- Melt: Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over a pot of simmering water (or use a double-boiler) and heat until completely melted and smooth.
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