No Bake Holiday Peanut Butter Balls

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Published: November 5, 2013Updated: April 19, 2021Author: Kristen Hills
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No Bake Holiday Peanut Butter Balls

I love just about anything with peanut butter.

These balls are so easy to make and did I mention they are no bake?

They take only a few minutes to throw together and they taste amazing. They would be perfect for a neighbor gifts or just to snack on.

We bring these to family parties all year long, and they are a crowd favorite. Everyone is always asking for the recipe.

I am almost embarrassed to give it, because they only require a few simple ingredients, and don’t take much time to make at all.

You are going to love how simple and delicious these are.

Related Recipe: Try our No Bake Peanut Butter Balls!

Serves: 36

No Bake Holiday Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

We bring these Holiday Peanut Butter Balls to family parties all year long, and they are a crowd favorite. Everyone is always asking for the recipe.
Prep Time 40 mins
Total Time 40 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • various sprinkles or crushed cookie crumbs

Instructions

  • Mix the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and powdered sugar together in a medium sized bowl. Slowly add oatmeal and coconut.
  • Chill in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from fridge and roll into 1 inch balls and then roll them in sprinkles. I used all kinds of sprinkles that were in my cupboard. (you can roll them in other favorite ingredients, such as crushed graham crackers, favorite crushed cookies, nuts, etc)
  • Place each one in a mini paper cupcake liner.
  • Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 122 kcal · Carbohydrates: 14 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 7 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 7 mg · Sodium: 63 mg · Potassium: 68 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 11 g · Vitamin A: 79 IU · Calcium: 8 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Mini Cupcake Liners

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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  1. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says:
    November 5, 2013
    Yum--and I love all the different "sprinkles" on them!
    Reply
  2. Katie says:
    November 5, 2013
    Cute idea with the sprinkles. We always dip our peanut butter balls in chocolate and make them look like buckeyes!
    Reply
  3. Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says:
    November 5, 2013
    These look great! Love all the festive colors :)
    Reply
  4. cyndy says:
    November 5, 2013
    OK to leave the coconut out? or substitute something for it? we don't care for coconut
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    • Lori says:
      November 5, 2013
      Cyndy I was wondering the same thing. Not a coconut fan at all. Maybe substitute Rice Krispies?
      Reply
      • Heather says:
        November 15, 2013
        Hi Cindy and Lori, I make these every year with rice krispies (not coconut) and they are a HUGE hit! This is the first recipe I've seen with coconut. I'm sure it would be tasty but my family reeeally enjoy the rice krispies!
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        • Valery says:
          December 8, 2015
          I don't like coconut either. Glad I can substitute something for it.
          Reply
    • Cyd says:
      November 6, 2013
      I left a list of other yummy recipe alternatives. Hope the list helps. They are all delicious!
      Reply
      • Carol says:
        November 6, 2013
        Where's the list of coconut alternatives? I searched the page and didn't see them! Thanks! I can't wait to try these :-)
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      • Carol says:
        November 6, 2013
        Did I miss the list of coconut alternatives? I am so excited to make these too!
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        • Cyd says:
          November 6, 2013
          It's a list of other ball/truffle recipes on our new sister site - MyRecipeMagic.com. Just scroll farther down in the comments. I answered it in reply to Vickie's comment. Hope you can find it. We have over 18,000 recipes on MyRecipeMagic.com. Great place to go to look for recipes. All of the Six Sisters recipes are out there. When you click on the MAGIC button it will give you all of the Nutritional info and weight watchers points. Hope this helps!
          Reply
        • Cyd says:
          November 6, 2013
          It's a list of other ball/truffle recipes on our new sister site - MyRecipeMagic.com. Just scroll farther down in the comments. I answered it in reply to Vickie's comment. Hope you can find it. We have over 18,000 recipes on MyRecipeMagic.com. Great place to go to look for recipes. All of the Six Sisters recipes are out there. When you click on the MAGIC button it will give you all of the Nutritional info and weight watchers points. Hope this helps! You could try Rice Krispies in place of the coconut.
          Reply
  5. JDaniel4's Mom says:
    November 5, 2013
    These look wonderful. They would make a great hostess gift. I have pinned this post.
    Reply
  6. vickie says:
    November 5, 2013
    Quick question. I am not a fan of peanut butter in any form, although I do make things for my grandsons. Is there any recipes for things like the no bake balls without peanut butter? I love coconut, nuts, oatmeal, cereal, etc. so any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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    • christi says:
      November 6, 2013
      Google Oreo truffles. You use crushed its, cream cheese, roll them in melted chocolate. So yum!
      Reply
    • Cyd says:
      November 6, 2013
      Vickie, We just launched a new sister site earlier this year. It is called MyRecipeMagic.com. It has over 18,000 recipes. It's a great place to go when looking for a recipe. All of the Six Sisters recipes are out there and it gives you all the nutritional info and servings on each one. I looked up some delicious ball desserts - there are even more. But here are 4 yummy ones I looked up for you! Just copy and paste the URL on the sight or type in the name of the recipe in the search bar and it will come up for you. Oreo Cookie Truffles - http://myrecipemagic.com/recipe/recipedetail/oreo-cookie-truffles Chocolate Truffle Balls - http://myrecipemagic.com/recipe/recipedetail/chocolate-truffle-balls Chocolate Mousse Balls - http://myrecipemagic.com/recipe/recipedetail/chocolate-mousse-balls Coconut Marshmallow Balls - http://myrecipemagic.com/recipe/recipedetail/coconut-marshmallow-balls Hope this is helpful to you! Have a great day! Cyd (mom of the Six Sisters)
      Reply
  7. Gina says:
    November 6, 2013
    I was wondering about the oatmeal- do you actually make oatmeal or just used the dried oats?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      November 6, 2013
      Just add in the dry oats.
      Reply
      • Gina says:
        November 11, 2013
        Thanks! Can't wait to try them.
        Reply
  8. Susan says:
    November 6, 2013
    How many balls does this recipe make? I couldn't find that listed from my phone. Love the idea!
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      November 6, 2013
      Just click on the MAGIC button under the picture on the post. It will take you to our sister site - MyRecipeMagic.com. It gives you all of the nutritional info on our recipes (including Weight Watcher points). Just click on NUTRITION. Hope you'll stop by and check it out. This makes about 36 balls.
      Reply
  9. Rita Bubb Edwards says:
    November 6, 2013
    I love coconut but if you didn't crushed pecans should work.
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  10. Allison Watkins says:
    November 6, 2013
    How many balls does this make because the recipe calls for 8 ounces of peanut butter and that is a small amount of peanut butter so it doesnt seem like it is going to make much.
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      November 7, 2013
      Makes about 36 peanut butter balls. Just click on the MAGIC button under the picture and it will give you the servings and all of the nutritional value of that recipe. It's our new site MyRecipeMagic.com. You can find the MAGIC button on all of our recipes. Hope you'll stop by our sister site - MyRecipeMagic.com.
      Reply
  11. Avra-Sha Faohla says:
    November 6, 2013
    Looks delicious! But you have the wrong image in your summary. . . .
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  12. nicole says:
    November 11, 2013
    Is the coconut sweetened or non-sweetened?
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    • Cyd says:
      November 15, 2013
      We used sweetened.
      Reply
  13. Sandy_of_WV says:
    November 15, 2013
    Sorry... could you make a "correction" to recipe -- directions say, chill in fridge 30 minutes BUT in video you said 2 hours -- which is it? Thx... :)
    Reply
  14. Sue B says:
    November 17, 2013
    If someone you know is allergic to peanuts, you can make these with almond butter, yum!
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      November 18, 2013
      I think it would be fine if it is the same consistency as peanut butter.
      Reply
  15. Tamera Salmons says:
    November 25, 2013
    Should I use quick oats?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      November 25, 2013
      Quick oats work too. Either old fashioned or quick oats work.
      Reply
  16. Sandra G says:
    January 4, 2014
    This is a wonderful recipe and love that there is both oatmeal and coconut in it my family loves both. I really wanted to make some peanut butter balls and do the buckeye thing with them and was looking for new recipes and stumbled across this one and it is perfect. Thanks for sharing it ;)
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  17. frances says:
    April 14, 2014
    you have some great recipes but it takes forever to load any recipes i have been here since 11:30 trying to get the peanut butter ball recipe i am exausted pages jump and take soooooo long and then bounce around and the vidio does not have sound . the long hair and brushing of the hair while baking is distractive to the video, i say this cause it is all i can get on the video to look at can't hear sound . i am not a complainer but i get upset when i want a recipe and it takes 3 hrs to print it and i have to cut and paste it if i can get it to stay still thanks for listening hope it can be fixed
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  18. Rita says:
    October 24, 2016
    I too am having trouble printing this.
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    • Cyd says:
      October 25, 2016
      Just click on "Print Recipe" right about the ingredients needed for the recipe.
      Reply
  19. Lindsey says:
    December 2, 2016
    These are my favorite! I make them every Christmas now. I have even made them with almond butter and they are just as delicious!
    Reply
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