Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
45 min·American
Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
Ingredients
Base
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating
- 12 ounces chocolate candy coating
- 24 peanut halves, for garnish, optional
Instructions
9 steps
- 1
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- 2
Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and salt, beating until well combined.
- 3
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- 4
Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Melt the chocolate candy coating according to package directions.
- 6
Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely.
- 7
Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 8
Immediately press a peanut half into the top of each ball, if desired.
- 9
Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Base
Coating
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