No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls Without Chocolate (3 Ingredients)
These old-fashioned no-bake peanut butter balls are a quick and cozy treat made with just 3 simple ingredients. No oven, no chocolate, just peanut butter goodness!
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter not natural
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar plus extra if needed
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter and butter together until smooth using a hand mixer.
- Sift the powdered sugar on top, add the vanilla, and beat again until a dough forms.
- If the dough feels too sticky, mix in more powdered sugar a little at a time.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into ½ to 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop or teaspoon.
- Place the balls on the tray and freeze for 20 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
- For a less sweet version, reduce powdered sugar to 1½ cups and add ¾ cup collagen peptides.
- These are chocolate-free, but you can dip them in chocolate—see my Buckeye Balls Recipe!
- Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips, Rice Krispies, or crushed graham crackers.