Reese’s Copycat Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
These Reese’s Copycat Peanut Butter Balls are a delicious homemade treat combining creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and rich chocolate. Perfectly sweet and easy to make, these no-bake peanut butter balls are a favorite for holiday parties, snack time, or anytime you crave a sweet peanut butter and chocolate combo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 peanut butter balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Ball Mixture
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
Chocolate Coating
- 1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until fully incorporated into a smooth, thick mixture.
- Form Balls: Shape the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch diameter balls by hand, ensuring they are uniform in size.
- Chill: Place the formed peanut butter balls on a tray and refrigerate for 45-50 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Melt in 30-second increments at medium power (power level 5), stirring in between until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Balls: Using a fork to dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coat thoroughly and allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Set on Waxed Paper: Place the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls onto waxed paper to cool and harden.
- Chill to Set: Allow the chocolate to set completely, preferably placing the tray in the refrigerator in an airtight container for storage.
- Store Properly: Store in the refrigerator, keeping the peanut butter balls cool. They last well for 2-3 weeks but do not ship well because they require a cool environment.
- Use Quality Ingredients: For best results, use top-quality ingredients such as premium peanut butter, powdered sugar, and chocolate chips.
Notes
- Use good quality peanut butter like Jif and premium chocolate for best flavor.
- Refrigerate the peanut butter balls well before dipping to prevent breaking apart.
- If chocolate hardens during dipping, gently reheat in short microwave bursts.
- Store these peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them fresh for 2-3 weeks.
- This recipe does not freeze or ship well due to the nature of the ingredients.
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