Let’s turn my fan-favorite creamy peanut butter balls into a festive dessert! These pumpkin-shaped treats are perfect for Autumn.

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Pumpkin peanut butter balls scattered on a counter and a plate.

Pumpkin Shaped Peanut Butter Balls

There are very few treats that I love more than peanut butter balls. Smooth, creamy, sweet and designed for popping into your mouth, they’re the best little way to get your peanut butter fix! And while the original version is cute, this festive iteration is definitely the cutest pumpkin in the patch. AKA, a darling fall treat with a flavor and texture that cannot be beat!

But don’t worry – fall may not last all year, but my peanut butter ball recipe never goes out of season. Check out the original post for tips on making these year-round.

Side view of peanut butter ball pumpkins.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Ball Pumpkins

Butter, softened – I used salted butter because that’s what I have on hand.
Creamy peanut butter – Creamy is a must here!
Powdered sugar
Vanilla extract
Salt
Orange gel food coloring – Gel is a lot easier to use, but you could also use food coloring if necessary.
Chocolate chips – I prefer Ghirardelli, but any brand will work.

A hand holding a peanut butter ball pumpkin.

How to Make Peanut Butter Balls Shaped Like Pumpkins

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla and pinch of salt and combine until a thick dough forms.
Add the orange gel food coloring to the mixer, mixing until you reach a nice orange color.
Portion out the dough and roll into balls. I usually use about 2 tsp of dough for each pumpkin.
Shape and decorate the peanut butter balls to look like a pumpkin: use a toothpick to gently press lines into the dough to make it look like a pumpkin and then place a chocolate chip on top of the pumpkin.
Repeat with remaining dough and enjoy!

Close up of peanut butter ball pumpkins on a plate.

How do I store peanut butter balls?

Store your peanut butter ball pumpkins in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers. Place in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!

Can I halve this recipe?

Yes! This recipe can be halved really well.

Aerial view of peanut butter balls in the shape of pumpkins on a plate. Across the top it says "peanut butter ball pumpkins"

Fun Fall Treats

Peanut butter balls shaped like pumpkins on a plate.

Peanut Butter Ball Pumpkins

Let’s turn my fan-favorite creamy, sweet peanut butter balls into a festive dessert! These pumpkin-shaped treats are perfect for Autumn.

5 from 2 votes

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 30

Servings: pumpkins

Calories: 55kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
orange gel food coloring
50 chocolate chips

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla and pinch of salt and combine until a thick dough forms.
Add the orange gel food coloring to the mixer, mixing until you reach a nice orange color.
Portion out the dough and roll into balls. I usually use about 2 tsp of dough for each pumpkin.
Shape and decorate the peanut butter balls to look like a pumpkin: use a toothpick to gently press lines into the dough to make it look like a pumpkin and then place a chocolate chip on top of the pumpkin.
Repeat with remaining dough and enjoy!