Description
Peanut Butter Meltaways are smooth, creamy, and irresistibly delicious bite-sized treats combining creamy peanut butter and butter, sweet powdered sugar, and a luscious chocolate coating. These no-bake treats are perfect for quick, satisfying snacks or festive gatherings, offering a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips (or dark chocolate for a richer taste)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter. Use an electric mixer or a spatula to blend them until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Sweeteners: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar and the vanilla extract into the peanut butter and butter mixture. Mix well until the dough is soft enough to easily roll into balls without crumbling.
- Shape Dough into Balls: Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate these balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up for easier dipping.
- Melt Chocolate: As the peanut butter balls chill, melt the milk chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in a heatproof bowl. This can be done over a double boiler on the stovetop or in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring thoroughly between each interval until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Coat Peanut Butter Balls: Remove the firm peanut butter balls from the fridge. Dip each one completely into the melted chocolate using a fork to lift it out, letting any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place the chocolate-coated balls back onto the parchment paper.
- Set Chocolate Coating: Return the tray of coated peanut butter meltaways to the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the chocolate shell to fully set and harden.
- Serve and Store: Serve the meltaways chilled or at room temperature as a sweet snack. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute milk chocolate chips with dark chocolate.
- If the dough is too sticky to roll, chill it longer or lightly grease your hands with butter.
- Add a pinch of salt to the dough if you prefer a balanced sweet and salty flavor.
- Make sure chocolate is fully set before storing to prevent sticking.
- These treats are best enjoyed within a week for optimal freshness.
