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With a creamy peanut butter center and a crisp white chocolate coating, these no-bake bites are rich, smooth, and irresistibly delicious. They’re quick to make, require only a few ingredients, and are ideal for holiday trays, edible gifts, or fun kitchen projects with kids.

👉 Best of all, no baking required—just mix, chill, dip, and enjoy!

💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • ❄️ No-bake dessert – quick and easy
  • 🥜 Rich & creamy texture
  • 🎄 Perfect for holidays & gifting
  • 👩‍🍳 Kid-friendly recipe
  • 🛒 Only 4 simple ingredients

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 lb white candy coating, chopped
  • Finely chopped peanuts (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Filling

  • In a bowl, combine:
    • confectioners’ sugar
    • peanut butter
    • softened butter
  • Mix until smooth and well combined
  • Freeze for 30 minutes until firm enough to handle

2️⃣ Shape the Snowballs

  • Roll mixture into 1-inch balls
  • Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet
  • Freeze for another 30 minutes until firm

3️⃣ Coat in White Chocolate

  • Melt the candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl
  • Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted coating
  • Place back on wax paper
  • Sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired

4️⃣ Let Set & Serve

  • Allow coating to harden completely
  • Serve or store for later

🔄 Variations

  • 🎨 Add colorful sprinkles for holidays
  • 🥥 Roll in coconut for extra texture
  • 🍫 Use Nutella or almond butter instead of peanut butter
  • 🎃 Change colors for themed occasions

💡 Tips for Best Results

  • 🥜 Use creamy peanut butter for smooth texture
  • ❄️ Chill well before dipping to prevent melting
  • 💧 Keep all tools dry when melting coating
  • 🥄 Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized balls

🧊 Storage

  • Room temperature: up to 5 days
  • Refrigerator: up to 10 days
  • Freezer: up to 2 months

👉 Let thaw and pat dry if condensation appears

❓ FAQs

Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes, but texture will be less smooth.

Why are my snowballs falling apart?
Add more peanut butter to bind the mixture.

📊 Nutrition (Per Piece)

  • Calories: 132 kcal
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbs: 16 g
  • Protein: 1 g

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