Peanut Butter Graham Balls Recipe

A holiday tradition, these irresistible peanut butter graham cracker balls are easy and fun to make! Get the whole family involved in the dipping for a festive treat. The creamy peanut butter filling is perfectly complemented by a rich butterscotch coating. For an extra special touch, upgrade to gourmet couverture chocolate for an even smoother, harder shell. Make a batch today – they're best enjoyed cold!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 138.3 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Peanut Butter Graham Balls

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How to Make Peanut Butter Graham Balls

  1. In a large bowl, crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. You can use a food processor or a zip-top bag and a rolling pin.
  2. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the graham cracker crumbs. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Melt butterscotch chips and vegetable shortening (or couverture chocolate if using – omit shortening in this case) in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  5. Insert a toothpick into each peanut butter ball. Dip each ball into the melted butterscotch, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently tap off any excess.
  6. Place the dipped balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. If using chocolate chips, add chocolate chips to the melted butterscotch.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the coating is completely set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  8. Enjoy your delicious homemade peanut butter graham cracker balls!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

21g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peanut Butter Graham Balls?

Peanut Butter Graham Balls takes about 120 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peanut Butter Graham Balls?

Peanut Butter Graham Balls has approximately 138.3 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peanut Butter Graham Balls?

The key ingredients for Peanut Butter Graham Balls are Butter, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Angel Flake Coconut, Walnuts, Peanut Butter, Powdered Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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