Description
Delight in these creamy and sweet Peanut Butter Snowballs, a no-bake treat combining smooth peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, and a crisp white candy coating. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a rich, peanut-flavored bite-sized dessert that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
Coating
- 1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
- Finely chopped peanuts, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, creamy peanut butter, and softened butter. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are smooth and well blended to create the base for your snowballs.
- Chill the Mixture: Place the bowl with the peanut butter mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes, allowing it to firm up enough for easy handling.
- Shape the Snowballs: After chilling, use your hands to roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Arrange these on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper for easy handling.
- Freeze the Balls: Put the shaped snowballs back into the freezer on the baking sheet for an additional 30 minutes so they become firm and cold, ready for coating.
- Melt the Candy Coating: While the snowballs chill, melt the white candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short bursts, stirring often to achieve a smooth, fluid consistency.
- Dip the Snowballs: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each frozen ball fully into the melted white candy coating. Transfer to the waxed paper-lined sheet to set.
- Add Optional Topping: If desired, sprinkle finely chopped peanuts over the candy-coated snowballs while the coating is still wet to add texture and flavor.
- Let Harden: Allow the coating to set completely at room temperature, or place the snowballs briefly in the refrigerator to speed up hardening. Once set, they are ready to serve or store.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, add finely chopped peanuts inside the mixture or as a topping.
- Store snowballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- If white candy coating is unavailable, white chocolate melts or almond bark can be used as alternatives.
- Make sure the peanut butter mixture is firm before shaping to avoid sticky hands and uneven balls.
- This recipe is best enjoyed within a week when stored properly.
