Description
Peanut Butter Snowballs are delightful no-bake treats made with a smooth mixture of confectioners’ sugar, creamy peanut butter, and butter, coated in a sweet white candy shell. These bite-sized balls are chilled, dipped in melted candy coating, and optionally sprinkled with chopped peanuts for an extra crunch, perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a bowl, thoroughly combine the confectioners’ sugar, creamy peanut butter, and softened butter until smooth and well blended. Chill the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes or until firm enough to handle.
- Shape the Snowballs: Once chilled, scoop the mixture and shape it into 1-inch diameter balls. Place these balls on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Return the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze for 30 minutes or until the snowballs are firm.
- Melt the Candy Coating: While the balls are freezing, melt the white candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring frequently until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the Snowballs: Remove the firm peanut butter balls from the freezer and individually dip each ball into the melted candy coating to fully cover it. Place the coated balls back onto the waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
- Add Optional Toppings and Harden: If desired, sprinkle the wet candy coating on each ball with finely chopped peanuts. Allow the coating to harden completely at room temperature before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter mixture is well chilled to make shaping easier.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture; crunchy can alter the consistency.
- White candy coating can be substituted with white chocolate chips or melts.
- Store finished snowballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Freezing times can vary depending on your freezer’s temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
