Oreo Peanut Butter Bon Bons are a delicious and easy no-bake treat. They take just 4 ingredients, 30 minutes and are perfect for holiday treat boxes.
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Why this Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls Recipe is a Keeper
These delicious peanut butter balls are simple to make. It is the perfect addition to a Christmas cookie box or just for whenever you need a sweet treat.
- No-Bake & Easy: No oven required, just mix, chill and dip. They are fun to make with the kids.
- Chocolate and Peanut Butter: A classic flavor combo everyone loves. You can try crunchy peanut butter for extra crunch.
- Perfect for Gifting: Great for holidays, parties, and cookie trays.
- Freezer-Friendly: Make ahead and store for later.
Do Peanut Butter Bon Bons Need to be Refrigerated?
It’s better to store in the fridge, rather than in an airtight container at room temperature, because this recipe for peanut butter balls contain cream cheese. Layer wax paper between the bon bons.
Pro Tip for this Candy Holiday Treat
Chill the peanut butter mixture for at least 30 minutes before dipping. This keeps the balls firm and prevents them from falling apart in the melted chocolate.
Ingredient Notes to Make Peanut Butter Balls
All of the required ingredients are easy to find at the store, but some of the ingredients may be around your kitchen already.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Peanut Butter: Use a creamy peanut butter to dip the peanut butter balls into.
- Oreos: You will need almost a whole tin of Oreo cookies to make these peanut butter bonbons.
- Chocolate Chips: Use semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate or dark chocolate, add a little shortening or coconut oil to make the chips smooth and creamy.
Variations and Substitutions for this Candy Recipe
These chocolate covered peanut butter balls are super flexible. Switch up the ingredients to make this old family recipe for Christmas work for your crowd.
- Use White Chocolate: For a sweeter coating.
- Toppings: Sprinkle sea salt lightly before chocolate sets for a salty surprise. You can also do this with graham crackers crumbs
- Drizzle Contrasting Chocolate: Adds decorative finish on top of the chocolate coating. Feel free to make the drizzle peanut butter, colored melting wafers or a simple powdered sugar icing.
- Golden Oreos and Rice Cereal: Creates lighter flavor alternative to chocolate or add some rice krispies to the peanut butter center for crunch.
- Peanut Butter: Use Nutella, Nut Free butters or cookie butter to make homemade bon bons.
Special Equipment Needed for Oreo Bon Bons
Several things will come in handy when you make this chocolate and peanut butter holiday cookie.
- Food Processor: Quickly crushes Oreos evenly.
- Cookie Scoop: Keeps bon bons uniform and the perfect size.
- Microwave-Safe Bowl: You will want a large bowl that’s heat safe for melting chocolate.
- Fork or Dipping Tool: Use a fork or toothpicks to help dip the balls into the peanut butter filling and chocolate.
- Parchment Paper: Use wax or parchment paper to line a baking tray so that the bon bons don’t stick.
How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Bon Bons
This family favorite recipe comes together in just 3 easy steps. This bon bon cookie is so good, it’s a great one to make for holidays.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Make the Oreo Balls: In a food processor, crush the Oreos until they are fine crumbs. Add in the cream cheese and pulse until everything is completely combined. Scoop to portion into balls and place on a parchment lined cookie tray.
- Melt Peanut Butter: Microwave the peanut butter in a small bowl until melty. Coat each Oreo ball, roll in peanut butter then place back on the tray to chill.
- Dip Each Ball: In the meantime, melt the chocolate chips. Roll the peanut butter cookie ball in melted chocolate then return to the baking sheet. Drizzle any remaining peanut butter on top and store in the fridge until chocolate is firm and are ready to enjoy.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Peanut Butter Bon Bons
Preparing steps in a recipe ahead of time can be the best way to go to be able to enjoy the peanut butter balls in a rush.
- Crush the Oreos: If you want, you can pulse the Oreos into crumbs and seal in a resealable bag.
- Chill Before Dipping: Ensures firm shape.
- Freeze for 15 Minutes: Speeds up chocolate setting.
Alternate Method for Recipe for Peanut Butter Balls
You can serve this recipe another way by making into bars. These bars can be cut into various size squares.
- The “Icebox” Layered Bar (No-Roll Method): Press the Oreo/cream cheese mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8 square pan until flat and even, instead of rolling the mixture into balls. Pour a thick layer of ganache over the top.
Storing and Use Leftovers Peanut Butter Bon Bons
- Storing: Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge up to 7 days.
- Freezing: Freeze up to 3 months.
- Using Leftovers: Chop and use as ice cream topping. Place in the middle of cupcakes. Layer into trifles or top puddings or use in milkshakes.
Questions About This Peanut Butter Bon Bons Recipe
If the bon bons are too soft, they may need to chill for longer. You can always pop them into the freezer to speed up this process.
A touch of fat loosens the chocolate so it glides over whatever you’re dipping. Gently reheat the chocolate every so often to make sure your dips are as smooth as possible.
Tips for Making Peanut Butter Truffles
- Crush Oreos Finely: Creates smoother texture. It makes the filling more candy like.
- Melt Chocolate Slowly: Prevents seizing and keep it warm not hot for the best results.
- Work in Small Batches: Keeps filling cold while dipping.
- Tap Off Excess Chocolate: Creates smooth finish for the candy recipe.
- Serve With: Serve with Instant Pot Milk Tea Boba, Strawberry Fudge (2 Ingredients) or Homemade Peanut Butter Cups.
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Oreo Peanut Butter Bon Bons
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened, 1 package
- 36 Oreo Cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups)
- 4 ounces Peanut butter
- 4 ounces Semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Place cookies in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment.
- Pulse until cookies become fine crumbs.
- Add cream cheese and pulse until completely combined.
- Roll mixture into small balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Place peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute.
- Coat each cookie ball in peanut butter and place back on parchment paper.
- Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate over a double boiler (or in microwave).
- Coat each cookie ball in melted chocolate and place back on parchment paper.
- Drizzle remaining peanut butter over cookie balls.
- Allow to harden before storing.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Sprinkles: Enhance your candy by adding seasonal sprinkles to these bon bons.
- Chips: Try add white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips or dark chocolate chips or melt almond bark.
- Crush Oreos: Use a stand mixer or crush with the cookies in a plastic bag with a rolling pin.
- Alternate ingredient: Stir in a little vanilla extract.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
I have made these using the mint Oreo cookies and the berry Oreo’s. They are a huge hit !!! I can not wait to try making the peanut butter !!
YUM!!! That sounds scrumptious!