Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs are delicious treats made with a creamy peanut butter filling coated in chocolate and drizzled with caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch fine salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup finely crushed graham crackers (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered milk (optional)
- 12 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate melting wafers or chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable or coconut oil (optional)
- 1/4 cup soft caramel candies or caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream or milk
- Sea salt flakes (for decoration)
- Crushed peanuts (for decoration)
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
- White chocolate drizzle (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend peanut butter, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate sifted powdered sugar until a thick, pliable dough forms, adjusting powder as needed.
- If desired, mix in crushed graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or powdered milk for added texture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Portion dough using a teaspoon or small scoop, then roll into 1-inch smooth balls.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 25 minutes, or freeze for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 20 to 30 second intervals until fully smooth. Blend in oil if a thinner consistency is preferred.
- Remove the peanut butter balls from refrigeration and dip each into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Melt caramels with heavy cream in a separate bowl until fluid and smooth.
- Drizzle melted caramel over the chocolate-coated balls and add any desired toppings immediately.
- Return tray to the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes until chocolate and caramel are fully firm.
- Transfer finished snowballs to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar based on desired firmness of the filling.
- For additional texture, mix-ins such as crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers can be used.
- Ensure chocolate is melted slowly to prevent burning.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg