Paula Deen Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Paula Deen chocolate peanut butter balls are a chewy, no-bake candy with honey, powdered milk and crunchy corn cereal under a chocolate coating, ready in 1 hour 45 minutes. Make this easy no-bake dessert for a potluck or holiday table, since it's make-ahead and feeds 8 to 10.

Mix the peanut butter, honey and powdered milk until the dough turns very thick, because that is what lets you roll walnut-sized balls. If the mix stays loose, the balls slump and the chocolate slides right off.

Paula rolls each ball in confectioner's sugar before the chocolate dip, which gives the melted chocolate something to cling to. The crushed sweetened cereal pressed on last adds a crunch most peanut butter ball recipes skip.

Paula Deen Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

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Course: DessertCuisine: American, SouthernDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

40

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

380

kcal

Thick peanut butter dough rolls into small candies, then gets a sugar dusting, a chocolate coat and a crunchy cereal jacket. A rest in the fridge sets them firm and chewy inside.

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
  

• 1 cup honey
  

• 2 cups powdered milk
  

• 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  

• 1 cup melted chocolate
  

• 1 1/2 cups crushed sweetened corn cereal
  

Directions

• Mix the dough: Stir the peanut butter, honey and powdered milk together until you have a very thick mixture. It should hold its shape when you scoop it.
• Roll the balls: Roll the mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut. Then roll each one in the confectioner's sugar until it is lightly coated.
• Dip in chocolate: Dip each sugared ball into the melted chocolate until it is covered. Lift it out and let the extra drip off.
• Coat with cereal: Roll the chocolate-covered balls in the crushed sweetened corn cereal while the chocolate is still wet. Press gently so the cereal sticks.
• Chill until set: Place the balls on waxed paper and refrigerate them until the chocolate sets. Then they are ready to serve.

Tools for this recipe

• Pyrex 3-piece glass mixing bowl set, OXO silicone spatula set. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?

Yes, crunchy peanut butter works and adds a little texture inside each ball. The dough may be slightly less smooth, so roll it a bit firmer to keep the shape.

How long do chocolate peanut butter balls keep?

Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge, with waxed paper between layers so the cereal coating stays put. I'd plan on eating them within about a week.

Can I make these ahead for a party?

They are a good make-ahead treat because they need to chill anyway. Make them a day or two early and keep them in the fridge until serving.

What can I use instead of sweetened corn cereal?

Crushed crisp rice cereal, chopped peanuts or even crushed cornflakes would give a similar crunch. Sweetened cereal adds a little extra sugar, so unsweetened options will taste a bit less sweet.

Why is my dough too sticky to roll?

Sticky dough usually means the mixture needs more powdered milk, or it is too warm. Stir in a spoonful of powdered milk, or chill the bowl for 15 minutes, then try rolling again.