Chocolate and peanut butter make for a perfect pair, and these Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls from the Food Network are the perfect way to mark National Peanut Butter Lovers Day on March 1. Yields 24.
In a large bowl, beat 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt with an electric mixer until combined and smooth. Roll the mixture into 24-equal sized balls (about 1 teaspoon each) and place them on a small baking sheet. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
Heat 6 ounces of roughly chopped bittersweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a microwave safe bowl in 20 second intervals, stirring between each with a rubber spatula until melted and smooth.
Using two forks, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate. Coat evenly and tap off any excess chocolate. Place balls back onto the baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator until chocolate is firm and set, about 1 hour. Serve chilled and refrigerate any extras in an airtight container.