Description
Indulgent Peanut Butter Balls bring creamy, no-bake magic to sweet cravings with minimal effort. Sweet treats combine rich cream cheese and smooth peanut butter for an irresistible snack you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Coating Options:
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
Optional Garnish:
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl, stirring until completely smooth and uniform in texture.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the mixture, mixing thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms that can be easily shaped without sticking to your hands.
- Roll the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately 1-inch in diameter, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the formed balls in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up their structure and make them easier to coat.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval until completely smooth and glossy.
- Use a fork or dipping tool to submerge each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Gently tap off excess chocolate and return the coated balls to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed graham crackers or chopped peanuts over the chocolate-covered balls before the coating sets.
- Refrigerate the finished peanut butter balls for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese fully at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends seamlessly with peanut butter.
- Use room temperature ingredients to create a more consistent dough that’s easier to shape and roll into perfect spheres.
- Choose natural peanut butter with no added sugar for a less sweet, more authentic flavor profile that complements the cream cheese.
- Experiment with different coatings like crushed pretzels, toasted coconut, or dark chocolate for unique texture and taste variations.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg