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Creamy Peanut Butter Balls Recipe Easy Homemade Christmas Dessert Treats

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These creamy peanut butter balls are a quick and easy homemade Christmas dessert treat featuring a smooth peanut butter and cream cheese filling coated in rich chocolate. Perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or a festive sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter (Skippy or Jif recommended)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • Optional toppings: crushed peanuts, sea salt flakes, or sprinkles

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup smooth peanut butter and 4 ounces softened cream cheese. Blend with an electric mixer or sturdy spoon until creamy and fully combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated and the dough thickens, about 2 minutes.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the dough.
  4. Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. You should get about 24 balls. Chill for another 15 minutes.
  5. Melt 12 ounces of chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy.
  6. Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool, coating fully. Tap off excess chocolate and place back on wax paper. Sprinkle with optional toppings immediately if desired.
  7. Let the chocolate set at room temperature for about 1 hour or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until firm.
  8. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for smooth blending. Chill dough before shaping to avoid stickiness. Melt chocolate slowly and stir frequently to prevent burning. Add a teaspoon of coconut oil to chocolate for shinier coating. If mixture is too soft, add powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time. Keep peanut butter balls cold when dipping to avoid chocolate seizing.

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