Peanut Butter Balls are sweet treats that are made with creamy peanut butter and coated with a layer of melted, semi-sweet chocolate.Try my Buttercream Candies for another chocolate-coated treat.Peanut Butter Balls There is actually a scientific reason that people love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate.

It’s called Dynamic Sensory Contrast.It has to do with our taste buds loving contrasting textures.But, I don’t need a scientific explanation as to why I love this combination so much.

I just do! I can’t say no to candy with this perfect combination.Peanut Butter Balls Ingredients Room Temperature Ingredients: Using room temperature butter will help you get the best results when making these candies.Butter is at room temperature at 65°F.

Don’t put it in the microwave to soften it; simply cut it up into small pieces and let it sit out if you forgot to take it out of the refrigerator.Peanut Butter: I prefer using creamy peanut butter in these candies.But, you could get away with crunchy if that is what you have on hand.

Chocolate: Look for baking chocolate to use as the coating on these candies.I prefer semi-sweet chocolate for just enough sweetness.Stay away from chocolate chips; they don’t melt and coat as well.

Nuts: Chopped peanuts are optional to add right after you coat the peanut butter in chocolate.This gives the treat a little crunch.Peanut Butter Filling The first step in making these candies is to make the filling.

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