Peanut Butter Snowballs With Graham Crackers
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Bring a little sweet magic to your dessert table with these melt in your mouth Peanut Butter Snowballs! With a creamy peanut butter & graham cracker center rolled in powdered sugar, these no-bake treats are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and satisfying. Whether you’re looking for a quick holiday dessert, a fun activity with kids, or a treat to enjoy year-round, these snowballs are oh so good.
We love peanut butter in our household, and growing up peanut butter cookies made by my mom (now Grandma) were always one of our favorites.
What I think makes these treats even better? They’re simpler to make, require no baking, and use just a handful of pantry staples. Plus it has all the extra peanut buttery taste I love.
Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Snowball Recipe
- Simple and Fun to Make Together: This no-bake recipe is easy enough for kids to help with, whether it’s mixing the ingredients, rolling the balls, or coating them in powdered sugar. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy.
- Perfect for Sharing: These bite-sized treats are great for family gatherings, holiday or Valentine’s parties, or as a sweet addition to lunchboxes. Their small size makes them ideal for portioning and sharing with everyone.
- A Treat Everyone Will Enjoy: The combination of creamy peanut butter, sweet powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs is a crowd-pleasing flavor that appeals to both kids and adults, making it a family favorite for all ages.
💖 Also try our M&M and peanut butter cookies
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Snowballs
You will need:
- ½ cup butter (one stick), at room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
This recipe makes about 20 balls, depending on their size.
They make fun Valentine’s Day treats, as well as cute Christmas party desserts.
Instructions
1. Combine Peanut Butter and Butter
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, use a spatula to fold together the room-temperature butter and peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
2. Add Dry Ingredients
Gradually fold in the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar.
Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture forms a thick paste.
3. Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour. This helps the mixture firm up, making it easier to roll into balls.
4. Shape & Coat The Snowballs
Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop (or a spoon), portion out the chilled peanut butter mixture. Roll each scoop between your palms to form smooth, even balls.
Roll each ball in the additional ¼ cup of powdered sugar until fully coated.
For a festive touch, you can place the finished snowballs in mini cupcake liners. Change out the colors or patterns of the cupcake liners for different holidays or occasions.
PRO TIP: Mix up the peanut butter ball coatings with these alternatives to powdered sugar; cinnamon sugar, cocoa powder, dried coconut or sprinkles.
5. Store and Serve
Store the peanut butter snowballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for a melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Tips & Notes:
- Use Room-Temperature Butter: Softened butter blends more easily with the peanut butter, creating a smooth base for your snowballs.
- Using Natural Peanut Butter: Make sure your peanut butter is well stirred. You may also need to add a little bit more of the graham cracker crumbs. I tend to add 1 tablespoon at a time if the peanut mixture is too runny.
- Chill for Easier Rolling: Don’t skip the chilling step—it ensures the mixture is firm enough to shape without sticking to your hands.
- Switch Up the Coating: For variety, roll the snowballs in shredded coconut, crushed graham crackers, cocoa powder, cinnamon sugar, or sprinkles instead of powdered sugar.
- Double the Batch: These treats disappear quickly! Consider doubling the recipe if you’re serving a crowd or making them for gifts.
- Kid-Friendly Activity: Let kids help with rolling the balls or coating them in powdered sugar for a fun, hands-on activity.
These Peanut Butter Snowballs are the ultimate sweet treat—simple to make, deliciously addictive, and perfect for any occasion.
So easy to prep for a party or a quick dessert fix. These no-bake bites are as delicious as they are simple to make.
Just make sure you put aside a couple for yourself, as these definitely disappear quickly in our home!
Other delicious recipes to try:
Peanut Butter Snowballs
Bring a little sweet magic to your dessert table with these Peanut Butter Snowballs! With a creamy peanut butter center rolled in powdered sugar, these no-bake treats are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and satisfying. Whether you’re looking for a quick holiday dessert, a fun activity with kids, or a treat to enjoy year-round, these snowballs are oh so good.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (one stick), at room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. Combine Peanut Butter and Butter
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, use a spatula to fold together the room-temperature butter and peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
2. Add Dry Ingredients
Gradually fold in the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture forms a thick paste.
3. Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour. This helps the mixture firm up, making it easier to roll into balls.
4. Shape & Coat The Snowballs
Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop (or a spoon), portion out the chilled peanut butter mixture. Roll each scoop between your palms to form smooth, even balls. Roll each ball in the additional ¼ cup of powdered sugar until fully coated.
For a festive touch, you can place the finished snowballs in mini cupcake liners. Change out the colors or patterns of the cupcake liners for different holidays or occasions.
5. Store and Serve
Store the peanut butter snowballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for a melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Notes
- Use Room-Temperature Butter: Softened butter blends more easily with the peanut butter, creating a smooth base for your snowballs.
- Using Natural Peanut Butter: Make sure your peanut butter is well stirred. You may also need to add a little bit more of the graham cracker crumbs. I tend to add 1 tablespoon at a time if the peanut mixture is too runny.
- Chill for Easier Rolling: Don’t skip the chilling step—it ensures the mixture is firm enough to shape without sticking to your hands.
- Switch Up the Coating: For variety, roll the snowballs in shredded coconut, crushed graham crackers, cocoa powder, cinnamon sugar, or sprinkles instead of powdered sugar.
- Double the Batch: These treats disappear quickly! Consider doubling the recipe if you’re serving a crowd or making them for gifts.
- Kid-Friendly Activity: Let kids help with rolling the balls or coating them in powdered sugar for a fun, hands-on activity.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 151Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 117mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 3g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered from online calculators.
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