Description
Peanut Butter Snowballs are delightful bite-sized treats made from creamy peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, and butter, coated in a smooth white candy shell. These no-bake, frozen confections are easy to prepare and perfect for holidays or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Snowball 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 Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, creamy peanut butter, and softened butter until smooth and well blended. This mixture will form the base of your snowballs.
- Chill the Mixture: Place the bowl in the freezer for 30 minutes or until the peanut butter mixture becomes firm enough to handle easily.
- Shape the Snowballs: Once chilled, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands. Arrange the balls on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
- Freeze the Balls: Freeze the shaped balls on the lined baking sheet for 30 minutes or until they are firm and cold enough to dip.
- Melt the Candy Coating: While the balls are freezing, melt the white candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring frequently until completely smooth and fluid.
- Dip the Snowballs: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each frozen snowball into the melted candy coating, ensuring it is fully covered, then place it back onto the waxed paper to set.
- Add Optional Topping: If desired, sprinkle the coated snowballs with finely chopped peanuts while the coating is still wet to add extra crunch and flavor.
- Let Harden: Allow the candy coating to harden completely at room temperature or place them briefly in the refrigerator to speed up the process before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to blend easily with the peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar.
- Freezing the mixture and formed balls is key to making dipping easier and preventing them from falling apart.
- Use waxed paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- White candy coating can be substituted with white chocolate chips or almond bark if desired.
- Store the finished snowballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a more intense peanut flavor, add a pinch of salt to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
