Description
These Peanut Butter Snowballs are delightful no-bake treats perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a sweet and nutty snack. Creamy peanut butter mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla, coated in white chocolate, and optionally adorned with sprinkles or coconut, these snowballs are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Garnish:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
- Sprinkles or shredded coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and thick.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
- Coat with Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate with shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating evenly.
- Garnish: Place the coated balls on parchment paper and top with sprinkles or coconut before the chocolate hardens.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate until set. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use dark or milk chocolate for coating variations.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
