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The Christmas baking season is in full swing and these Peanut Butter Balls are a fairly new tradition โ€” and happily so! โ€” in our family.

The recipe comes from my blogger friend, Val, over at Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids and reminds me of a similar cookie (are these cookies?) my Grandma Doris used to make.

When Val originally shared the recipe a few years ago, I knew I had to make them โ€” and since then, Iโ€™ve included them on my Christmas cookie list each year. (Joe is definitely not mad about that โ€“ these are a favorite!)

This recipe is incredibly easy and no bake โ€” plus a perfect way to get kids involved in your Christmas baking traditions. They could help mix, roll out the balls, and even decorate the tops.

Pro tip: make sure you have a big enough bowl to do the mixing as there is quite a bit of dough here and it can get messy if your bowl isnโ€™t large. (Just saying.)

What ingredients are needed?

  • Creamy peanut butter
  • Powdered sugar
  • Crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
  • Butter (salted or unsalted)
  • Chocolate almond bark (or sometimes called candy coating like this product from Target)

What is almond bark?

Almond bark is a confectionery coating that mainly consists of vegetable fats, flavors and colors.

Is almond bark the same as candy coating?

Pretty much! I use both interchangeably โ€ฆ although I love the Target Chocolate Candy Coating because it comes in its own microwave tray that can double as your dipping tray to cover these Peanut Butter Balls!

Can I use white almond bark?

Absolutely โ€” the vanilla flavored (white) Almond Bark / Candy Coating would be delicious!

How do I store Peanut Butter Balls?

Store these Peanut Butter Balls in a zipped plastic bag or plastic airtight container on the counter or refrigerator. (My family loves these cold!)

Can I freeze Peanut Butter Balls

Absolutely! These Peanut Butter Balls freeze beautifully in an airtight container!

If you make these fun treats โ€“ at Christmas or anytime โ€“ let me know what you think. And be sure to Pin the recipe to Pinterest if you love it!

Peanut Butter Balls | Christmas Cookies | printmyemotions.com
Peanut Butter Balls | Christmas Cookies | printmyemotions.com

Peanut Butter Balls

A fun no-bake option for Christmas โ€“ or any time of year โ€“ that's just five ingredients and so delicious! This is also a great recipe to get kids involved in your holiday baking traditions โ€“ so easy!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Assembly Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • 1 cup measuring cup
  • Spoon and/or fork
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine first four ingredients so that the mixture sticks together (but doesn't cover your hands with peanut butter).
  • Roll mixture into balls about 1-inch wide (or the size of a quarter).
  • Dip balls in almond bark / candy coating. I use a spoon to swirl the ball around in the almond bark/candy coating and then transfer it to a fork to drain off the excess before placing the covered ball on the parchment paper.
  • Add any sprinkles you would like (or just keep them plain).
  • Let the almond bark/candy coating set before moving to a storage container. (I set mine out in my very cool garage to expedite the process!)
  • Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

If your almond bark/candy coating starts to harden or seems too thick to coat the Peanut Butter Balls, you can thin it with a little shortening, which wonโ€™t affect the flavor.ย 
I use about 1.25 packages of the candy coating from Target for this recipe but your amount may vary depending on how thick you coat the Peanut Butter Balls. I would suggest having two trays of almond bark/candy coating on hand. Start with one tray and you can always add some additional if needed.
Keyword Christmas cookies, No Bake Cookies, Peanut Butter Balls
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