Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs with Caramel Drizzle - Holiday & Christmas Desert Idea
Snowball season hits differently when there’s peanut butter, chocolate, and caramel involved. Around here, these little gems have practically become a Christmas tradition—five years strong and still the first thing everyone grabs from the dessert table. Honestly, can you blame them? They’re sweet, salty, fudgy, festive… basically the whole holiday vibe wrapped into one bite-sized treat. And yes, Santa has been known to snag more than one.
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Desserts come together like a dream: picture a creamy peanut butter center rolled into perfect little Peanut Butter Ball Cookies, then dipped in silky melted chocolate. Want a nostalgic, classic flavor? Go with milk chocolate. Want that magical “fresh snowfall” moment? White chocolate gives the ultimate snowball look. Either way, these no-bakes hit that truffle-style, melt-in-your-mouth zone that feels almost too fancy for how simple they are. Almost.
What really seals the deal? A glossy caramel drizzle. That little swoosh on top transforms them into a full-on Caramel Drizzled Chocolate Treat—the kind that makes people assume you spent hours in the kitchen (FYI: you didn’t). And whether you call them Peanut Ball Cookies, Christmas Cookies Peanut Butter, or the kind of Fudgy Peanut Butter Cookies that disappear in minutes, they bring major holiday spirit to any gathering.
These beauties also fit right in with your festive cookie lineup—think Christmas Cookies With Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Cookies Chocolate, or even upgraded Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Cookies. They pack flavor, charm, and that “OMG, who made these?” moment we all secretly want when we show up with a tray of treats.
So go ahead—make a batch, set them out, and watch the holiday magic happen. Just be prepared to make another round. Santa works fast.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Snowballs with Caramel Drizzle
Course: Cookies | Servings: 12 | Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Author: Aleda
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1½ cups milk or dark chocolate chips (for coating)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for marbling)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, to loosen chocolate if needed)
- 1¼ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos, filling removed)
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter (for cookie layer)
Instructions
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add graham cracker crumbs and stir until combined. Cover and chill for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Cookie Layer: Combine crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter. Mix into a sticky dough. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Shape the Snowballs: Scoop 1 tbsp peanut butter mixture and roll into a ball. Flatten 1 tbsp cookie dough, place peanut butter ball inside, wrap, and smooth. Repeat. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Coat in Chocolate: Melt milk/dark chocolate. Add oil if needed. Dip snowballs and let excess drip off. Drizzle white chocolate for marbling. Allow to set.
- Finish with Caramel: Warm caramel sauce and drizzle over each snowball. Chill 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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