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These small batch Peanut Butter Balls are a simple, no-bake treat packed with flavor. Made with just three ingredients, they’re easy to whip up and perfect for one or two people to enjoy.
If you love peanut butter, try these small batch treats! Our Peanut Butter Bars are deliciously chewy, Buckeyes are smooth and decadent, Peanut Butter Fudge is rich and creamy, and our single serve Peanut Butter Pie is a must-try. Perfect for peanut butter lovers!
Why Everyone Loves These Peanut Butter Balls
- Quick & Easy: No baking, no fuss—just mix, roll, and enjoy.
- Fast Treat: Ready in minutes for an instant sweet fix.
- Nostalgic Flavor: A classic childhood favorite, just like school lunchroom treats.
- Perfectly Portioned: Made for one or two, so nothing goes to waste.
Peanut butter balls have always been a family favorite, especially when the kids were little. They loved mixing the ingredients and shaping the dough into bite-sized treats.
Even now, with a busy schedule, I still enjoy making this quick, no-bake dessert. In minutes, I have a sweet treat ready to enjoy, or I chill them for a firmer texture.
This small batch recipe is perfect when I want just enough for myself or to share.
Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this small batch peanut butter balls recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Peanut Butter: Use creamy, no-stir peanut butter for the best texture and consistency. If you have extra, try it in our Peanut Butter Cookies.
- Honey: Adds natural sweetness that balances the peanut butter. We also use honey in our Rum Balls and Baked Oatmeal.
- Powdered Milk (Instant Dry Milk Powder): We make our peanut butter balls with powdered milk because it helps bind the ingredients together while adding a subtle creaminess. It also keeps the texture smooth and prevents the mixture from being too sticky.
How To Make Peanut Butter Balls
These step-by-step photos show how to make a small batch of peanut butter balls with powdered milk. See the recipe card below for exact measurements and full instructions.
This recipe makes about 6 to 8 peanut butter balls, depending on their size.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and powdered milk. A hand mixer helps create a smoother texture. The mixture may look crumbly at first but will hold together when shaped.
- Form the Balls: Roll the mixture into balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop. Place them on a sheet of wax paper.
- Chill and Store: Transfer the peanut butter balls to an airtight container and refrigerate.
Expert Tips
- Read the Recipe First: Go through the full recipe, including the Ingredient Notes and process photos, before starting. Everything you need to know is in the post.
- Adjust the Consistency: If the peanut butter mixture is too soft, add powdered milk, ½ tablespoon at a time, until it firms up.
- Handle with Care: Warm hands can soften the dough. If that happens, chill it in the fridge before continuing.
- Make Buckeyes: Dip the peanut butter balls in melted chocolate for a classic buckeye treat. Keep them refrigerated.
- Need More? Double the ingredients for a bigger batch.
Frequently Asked Questions
I prefer using no-stir regular peanut butter for the best texture, but natural peanut butter can work. If the mixture is too soft, add extra powdered milk to help firm it up.
Keep your peanut butter balls fresh by storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll last for up to one week.
Absolutely, these peanut butter balls freeze well. While this is a small batch recipe you might finish quickly, it can also be doubled. To freeze, place the balls in a sealed container. They’ll keep for up to three months in the freezer.
Absolutely! Melt chocolate, dip the peanut butter balls, and let them set in the fridge for a firmer coating.
Yes! Mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut can add texture and flavor.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Watch How To Make Peanut Butter Balls
Small Batch Peanut Butter Balls
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cups dry powdered milk
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, and powdered milk. Use a hand mixer for a smoother texture. The mixture may appear crumbly but will hold together when shaped.
- Form the Balls: Roll the mixture into balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop. Place them on a sheet of wax paper.
- Chill and Store: Transfer the peanut butter balls to an airtight container and refrigerate.
Notes
- Read the Recipe First: Go through the full recipe, including the Ingredient Notes and process photos, before starting. Everything you need to know is in the post.
- Adjust the Consistency: If the peanut butter mixture is too soft, add powdered milk, ½ tablespoon at a time, until it firms up.
- Handle with Care: Warm hands can soften the dough. If that happens, chill it in the fridge before continuing.
- Make Buckeyes: Dip the peanut butter balls in melted chocolate for a classic buckeye treat. Keep them refrigerated.
- Need More? Double the ingredients for a bigger batch.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Is there any way to eliminate the dairy for those of us who can’t have it?
Some of our readers have used protein powder instead of powdered milk in this peanut butter balls recipe with success.
Terrific recipe.
This recipe is so easy to make and I love the taste and different variety of other ingredients you can use to change up the taste. A quick recipe for the busy mom.
I are these 45 years ago when I got braces. It was my mainstay for sweets. These days I add 1/2 scoop of my putter butter protein powder to the dry milk and instance “supper protein balls”!
Which and how much of an ingredient would you use as a substitute for honey for someone with a compromised immune system due to a transplanted organ?
Although I haven’t tested this recipe with anything other than honey, we have had readers tell us that they have used the same amount (1/4-cup) of brown rice syrup or corn syrup instead of honey with success.
Thank you
What can I use if I don’t have powdered milk
Powdered milk (also called nonfat dry milk) is a key ingredient to making peanut butter balls and is necessary in this recipe.
It has become in short supply since the beginning of the pandemic. Carnation and milkmaid both are brands out on the west coast. Wallmart also carries a generic.