Description
These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls with Cream Cheese are a simple, no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar into bite-sized, fluffy balls. Perfect as a quick dessert or snack, they firm up in the refrigerator and can be coated or rolled in toppings for added flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter together using an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the peanut butter and cream cheese mixture. Start mixing on low speed to incorporate the sugar, then increase to medium-high speed and continue mixing until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Refrigerate the filling: Place the mixture in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up. For faster setting, you can transfer the mixture to the freezer.
- Scoop and shape balls: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease your hands with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the mixture and roll it into bite-sized balls. Place the formed balls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for about 4 hours so they can firm up completely.
- Optional coating or topping: Once firm, roll the balls in toppings like crushed nuts, cocoa powder, or coat them in melted chocolate for extra flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Powdered sugar should be sifted to avoid lumps and ensure smooth texture.
- If you want quicker preparation, freeze the mixture to speed up setting time.
- Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
- Feel free to experiment with coatings like melted dark chocolate, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts.
