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White chocolate–coated peanut butter balls with a bite taken out of one, revealing a slightly crumbly center, in a white bowl under a decorated Christmas tree

Christmas Peanut Butter Balls: Ultimate Holiday Guide


  • Author: Chef Crenn
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 3640 balls 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Bite-sized, no-bake holiday treats featuring creamy peanut butter rolled in powdered sugar, dipped in white chocolate, and finished with festive sprinkles.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ cups creamy peanut butter (room temperature)

  • 4 cups powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 12 oz white chocolate or candy melts, melted

  • Red and green sanding sugar or festive sprinkles


Instructions

    1. Prep your station: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.

    3. Add sugar: Gradually mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a firm, pliable dough forms.

    4. Shape balls: Scoop 1-tbsp portions and roll into 1″ balls. Place on prepared sheets.

    5. Chill: Refrigerate at least 30 minutes (or freeze 15 minutes).

    6. Dip in chocolate: Melt white chocolate gently. Dip chilled balls, letting excess drip off.

    7. Decorate: Immediately sprinkle with red/green sugars.

    8. Set: Let set at room temperature (20 min) or refrigerate (10 min).

Notes

  • Consistency fix: If dough is too sticky, add extra powdered sugar; if too dry, add a splash of milk.

  • Chocolate tip: Stir in 1 tsp coconut oil for smoother coating.

 

  • Make-ahead: Store in fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
  • Category: Dessert / Candy
  • Method: No-Bake / Dipping
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 8 mg

Keywords: Christmas Peanut Butter Balls, holiday truffles, no-bake candy