Peanut butter balls are a classic to make at Christmas. But instead of your usual classic peanut butter balls, these candies are filled with M&M’s, giving them a tasty crunch. No baking is required to make these sweet treats, just a large bowl, and a microwave. These make great Christmas gifts or a fun no-bake treat to enjoy any time of the year.
The butter is mixed with peanut butter and powdered sugar until a thick dough forms. Fold in M&M’s, and mix throughout the dough. Roll the peanut butter mixture into bite-sized balls, and set them onto plates. Refrigerate the peanut butter balls while you melt the chocolate chips. Place the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until it is fully melted and smooth. Dip each peanut butter ball into the chocolate, and set back onto the plates. Refrigerate until the chocolate has completely set.
M&M Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup m&ms
- 12 oz. chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine softened butter with peanut butter, and powdered sugar until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in m&ms. Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Set onto plates, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Place the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl, heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until fully melted and smooth.
- Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate. Set back onto plates, and refrigerate until the chocolate has set.
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