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peanut butter balls

A simple and delicious peanut butter balls recipe with a crunchy exterior and creamy interior, perfect for snacking or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
  • 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 0.75 cups Reese’s Pieces candies
  • 2 sleeves Graham crackers broken into pieces

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract using a hand mixer on medium-high speed for 1 ½ to 2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Add the sifted powdered sugar to the mixture and continue blending for another 1 to 1 ½ minutes until well combined.
  3. Scoop the peanut butter mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap laid out in a crisscross pattern. Shape into a ball, then wrap tightly. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  4. Just before serving, unwrap the peanut butter ball and place it on a serving plate.
  5. Gently press Reese’s Pieces onto the surface of the peanut butter ball for decoration. Arrange graham cracker pieces around the ball for presentation.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for parties and requires no baking, making it quick and easy to prepare.