Here’s a classic Christmas Peanut Butter Balls recipe—rich, sweet, and perfect for holiday trays. They’re also known as buckeyes when partially dipped.
🎄🥜 Christmas Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating:
- 200–300 g chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter (helps smooth the chocolate)
Instructions
1. Make the filling
In a bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar until a soft dough forms (not sticky, but moldable).
2. Roll into balls
Shape mixture into small balls (about 1 inch / 2.5 cm).
Place on a tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 30–60 minutes until firm.
4. Melt chocolate
Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in short microwave bursts or over a double boiler. Stir until smooth.
5. Dip
Using a toothpick or fork, dip each ball into chocolate, leaving a small “cap” of peanut butter showing (or fully cover if you prefer).
6. Set
Place back on parchment paper and chill until chocolate hardens.
Tips for best results
- Chill the dough well so dipping is easier
- Don’t make the balls too big—bite-sized works best
- Use good-quality chocolate for a smoother coating
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for extra flavor
Optional variations
- Add crushed graham crackers for texture
- Mix in mini chocolate chips inside the filling
- Use white chocolate drizzle for decoration
- Make them festive with red & green sprinkles 🎄
If you want, I can also give you:
- a no-butter version,
- a low-sugar keto version, or
- a peanut butter fudge version for Christmas trays.
