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Reese's Peanut Butter Ball with a bite taken out of it

Easy Reese's Peanut Butter Balls | Chocolate Covered


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  • Author: Susan Ramirez
  • Total Time: 10 Minutes
  • Yield: 12 Peanut Butter Balls 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Do you love Reese’s Cups and crave that perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter? If so, you’re in for a treat with this Easy Reese's Peanut Butter Balls recipe! 


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of PBFit Sugar Free Powdered Peanut Butter
  • 1/3 cup of Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1/2 Chocolate Chips


Instructions

  1. In large bowl mix your PBFit and Applesauce.
  2. Roll into small balls using your hands or a cookie scoop. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Chill your balls in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  4. Place your chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until melted.
  5. Dip your PB Balls into the melted chocolate and then place on parchment paper. Repeat until all balls are coated. Sprinkle with sea salt. 
  6. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes. Ready to Eat! Enjoy!!

Notes

  1. Add Texture with Rice Krispies: Mix in some Rice Krispies to the peanut butter mixture for a little extra crunch. This adds a delightful texture that complements the creamy peanut butter.

  2. Use Graham Cracker Crumbs: Incorporate graham cracker crumbs into the mixture for added flavor and structure. They help bind the peanut butter and give the balls a nice, firm texture.

  3. Enhance Flavor with Graham Crackers: Crush some graham crackers and mix them in. This adds a subtle, sweet flavor and enhances the overall taste of your peanut butter balls.

  4. Chill Before Dipping: Once you’ve formed the peanut butter balls, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This makes them firmer and easier to dip in melted chocolate.

  5. Smooth Coating Technique: When dipping the peanut butter balls in chocolate, use a fork to lift them out and tap the fork gently on the side of the bowl to let excess chocolate drip off. This ensures a smooth and even coating.

  6. Add Mini Chocolate Chips: For an extra burst of chocolate, mix mini chocolate chips into the peanut butter mixture. This adds little pockets of chocolatey goodness throughout each bite.

  7. Perfect Chocolate Temperature: Melt the chocolate slowly over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently. This prevents overheating and ensures a smooth, glossy finish.

  8. Decorate for Appeal: Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle crushed graham crackers or a few extra mini chocolate chips on top of the peanut butter balls. This not only looks great but adds extra flavor and texture.

  9. Store Properly: To keep your peanut butter balls fresh, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This maintains their texture and prevents the chocolate coating from melting or getting damaged.

  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 Minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 6.6 g
  • Sodium: 44.1 mg
  • Fat: 3.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg