Peanut Butter Snowballs Are The Festive Food You Should Be Gifting (Not Throwing) This Year (2024)

By Lena AbrahamUpdated: Dec 16, 2022

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If all snowball fights always involved these sweet and salty peanut butter snowballs, we'd gladly participate in each and every one. These holiday treats coat peanut butter balls in sweet melted white chocolate, before being decorated with festive holiday sprinkles. Bite-sized and too adorable, this easy dessert is a perfect last-minute addition to your holiday spread, or as the sweetest homemade food gift for any PB + chocolate lovers in your life.

What should I decorate them with?

Anything you want! We went with holiday sprinkles to give our snowballs some festive flair, but the fun doesn't stop there. Top with crushed pretzels, drizzle on more melted white chocolate or leave them plain—however you want to decorate your snowballs is completely up to you! You can even switch up the chocolate if white chocolate isn't your thing, but personally we love the combo of white chocolate and peanut butter in this festive dessert.

Can I make these ahead?

Absolutely. Just like our Oreo truffles, these snowballs are an ideal dessert to make in advance. Simply prepare them as normal, then refrigerate (where they'll last for 3-4 days)until you're ready to serve.

Can I freeze them?

Yes! After your chocolate has set, transfer your snowballs to freezer-safe container, then place in the freezer where they'll last for around 2 months. When you're ready to snack, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Can't get enough of this classic combo? Check out our favorite peanut butter and chocolate desserts for even more sweet and salty inspo.

Made these snowballs? Let us know how it went in the comments below!

Ingredients

2 c.
powdered sugar
1 1/3 c.
creamy peanut butter
1/4 c.
butter, melted
2/3 c.
graham crackers crumbs
1 Tbsp.
maple syrup
1 tsp.
kosher salt
2 c.
white chocolate, melted
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2 tsp.
coconut oil
Sprinkles, for garnish

Directions

1. Step1Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter, graham cracker crumbs, maple syrup and salt. Using a whisk or hand mixer, mix ingredients until smooth and fully incorporated.
2. Step2Using a small cookie scoop, form mixture into balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
3. Step3In a medium bowl, combine melted white chocolate and coconut oil and stir until smooth. Dip peanut butter balls in white chocolate and place on cooling rack (excess chocolate will drop off).
4. Step4Top withsprinkles, thenrefrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.