Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs with Caramel Drizzle Recipe
Delight in these indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs with Caramel Drizzle, featuring creamy peanut butter centers wrapped in a fudgy chocolate cookie layer, coated in rich melted chocolate, and finished with a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfectly chilled for a satisfying treat that’s both decadent and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (including melting and chilling steps)
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 snowballs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Cookie Layer
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreo, filling removed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups milk or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for marbled effect)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, to thin chocolate if needed)
Caramel Drizzle
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar. Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add the graham cracker crumbs and stir until fully incorporated. Cover and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to firm up for shaping.
- Create the Fudgy Cookie Layer: In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture comes together as a sticky dough. Refrigerate this ‘cookie dough’ for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
- Shape the Snowballs: Remove the peanut butter filling from the fridge. Scoop out about a tablespoon and roll into balls. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheet. Flatten a tablespoon of cookie dough into a disc, place a peanut butter ball inside, and wrap the dough around it sealing edges. Roll gently to a smooth ball. Repeat and refrigerate the formed snowballs for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat the Snowballs in Chocolate: Melt milk or dark chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring to prevent burning. If desired, melt white chocolate separately for marbling. Thin melted chocolate with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil if too thick. Dip each chilled snowball fully into melted chocolate using a fork, letting excess drip off, and place back on wax paper. Drizzle white chocolate over while coating is still wet for a marbled effect. Let chocolate set completely.
- Add the Caramel Drizzle: Heat the caramel sauce until smooth and pourable, then drizzle over the set chocolate coating on each snowball for an indulgent finish.
- Chill Again to Set: Refrigerate the caramel-drizzled snowballs for at least 30 minutes to allow all coatings to fully set. Serve chilled or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For easiest shaping, ensure peanut butter mixture and cookie dough are well chilled.
- The vegetable oil thins chocolate for smoother coating but is optional.
- Use chocolate sandwich cookies with filling removed for better texture in the fudge layer.
- Store snowballs in the refrigerator to maintain firmness and freshness.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing milk or dark chocolate chips depending on preference.
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs, No-Bake Dessert, Peanut Butter Treats, Caramel Drizzle, Holiday Recipes, Easy Chocolate Snacks
