Let’s create these delicious Frozen Peanut Butter Bites:

1. Make the Peanut Butter Filling:

• In a large mixing bowl, add the creamy peanut butter and the confectioners’ sugar.
• Using an electric mixer on medium speed (or a sturdy spoon and some elbow grease), beat the peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar together until the mixture is smooth, well combined, and becomes stiff enough to hold its shape.
• Beat in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until just combined.

2. Shape and Freeze the Peanut Butter Balls:

• Line a baking sheet or large tray with waxed paper or parchment paper.
• Shape the peanut butter mixture into approximately 20 (1-inch) balls, rolling them between your palms.
• Place the shaped peanut butter balls on the prepared waxed paper-lined sheet tray.
• Place the entire tray in the freezer for at least 1 hour. This chilling step is crucial – it makes the balls firm so they don’t fall apart when dipped in the warm melted chocolate.

3. Melt the Chocolate:

• About 10 minutes before the peanut butter balls are done chilling, melt the chocolate.
• Add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate to a small, heatproof bowl.
• Create a double boiler by setting the heatproof bowl over a small saucepan filled with an inch or two of gently simmering (not boiling) water. Ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
• Stir the chocolate occasionally until it has melted and is completely smooth.
• Once melted, carefully remove the bowl of chocolate from the heat.

4. Dip the Peanut Butter Balls:

• Remove the chilled, firm peanut butter balls from the freezer.
• Using two forks, carefully dip one peanut butter ball at a time, half way into the melted chocolate.
• Lift the half-dipped ball out of the chocolate with one fork, and use the other fork to help slide it off and back onto the waxed paper-lined sheet tray. Let any excess chocolate drip off back into the bowl before placing it on the tray. Repeat with all the peanut butter balls.

5. Decorate and Set:

• After dipping, you can use a fork to take a little of the remaining melted chocolate and artfully swirl or drizzle some decorative lines across the top of each bite.
• Place the tray of finished peanut butter bites in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This allows the chocolate to set completely and the peanut butter center to solidify to the perfect fudgy, chilled consistency.

6. Store and Serve:

• Once the chocolate is fully set, your Frozen Peanut Butter Bites are ready to enjoy!
• Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Chilling the peanut butter balls thoroughly before dipping is the secret to success!