Milk chocolate covered peanut butter balls are a decadent treat that combines creamy, sweet peanut butter filling with a smooth milk chocolate coating.

The finishing touch of sea salt adds a delightful contrast, making these bites irresistibly delicious.

Perfect for holiday treats, gifts, or just an indulgent snack, these peanut butter balls are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Prep Time: 1 hour, 17 minutes (includes chilling time)
Total Time: 1 hour, 17 minutes
Yield: 24 peanut butter balls 1x

Ingredients

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For the peanut butter filling:

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the chocolate coating:

2 cups milk chocolate chips or chopped milk chocolate
1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening

For topping:

Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

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Instructions

Prepare the peanut butter filling (10 minutes):
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- If the mixture is too sticky to handle, add more powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds its shape.
Shape the peanut butter balls (10 minutes):
- Scoop out small portions of the peanut butter mixture (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls with your hands.
- Place the peanut butter balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Chill the peanut butter balls (20 minutes):
- Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill the peanut butter balls for at least 20 minutes, or until firm.
Melt the chocolate (5 minutes):
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips and coconut oil or shortening. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Dip the peanut butter balls (15 minutes):
- Using a fork or toothpick, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Allow any excess chocolate to drip off, then place the chocolate-covered peanut butter ball back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Add the sea salt (2 minutes):
- Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle each peanut butter ball with a small pinch of flaky sea salt.
Chill to set (15 minutes):
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the peanut butter balls until the chocolate coating is set, about 15 minutes.
Serve and enjoy:
- Once the chocolate is fully set, the peanut butter balls are ready to serve. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.

Notes

For a festive twist, you can drizzle the peanut butter balls with white chocolate or sprinkle them with colorful sprinkles before the chocolate sets.

These treats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.

The peanut butter balls are the perfect blend of sweet and salty, making them a crowd-pleaser at any event. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.