CREAM CHEESE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

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From About.com. These smooth candies are rich with cream cheese and peanut butter, and covered in a layer of decadent chocolate.

Provided by Roxanne J.R.

Categories     Peanut Butter

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen candies

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces softened cream cheese
3 cups powdered sugar (may need 1/4 cup more)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
peanuts (optional,for decoration)

Steps:

  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil, set aside.
  • Combine the softened cream cheese, 3 cups powdered sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt in the large bowl of an electric mixer.
  • Mix the candy on medium speed for several minutes until the mixture is well-combined and homogenous.
  • If the dough appears to be too sticky, add the extra powdered sugar and mix until it is somewhat stiff but still pliable and not dry.
  • Using a teaspoon or a candy scoop, form the candy into small balls (about 1inch diameter or less) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place the candy in the freezer or refrigerator to chill until set, about 20 minutes in the freezer or 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Once you are ready to dip the balls, melt or temper the chocolate according to your preference.
  • Make sure to melt the chocolate in short intervals in the microwave or over a double burner, so that it does not overheat.
  • Dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate using dipping tools or two forks.
  • Return the dipped balls to the baking sheet, and while the chocolate is still wet, top each ball with a peanut half.
  • Repeat with remaining candy.
  • Place the dipped candies in the refrigerator to set the chocolate. Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2464.1, Fat 142.5, SaturatedFat 60.6, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 1525, Carbohydrate 287.3, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 257.3, Protein 46.2

Parbat Dhimal
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These peanut butter balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that you can make them ahead of time and store them in the freezer.


Philippines Lord
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but these peanut butter balls are actually really good. The cream cheese filling is the perfect balance for the peanut butter.


Crystal Horan
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These peanut butter balls are a great way to use up leftover cream cheese. I always have a container of cream cheese in my fridge and these are the perfect way to use it up before it goes bad.


Nawab Saqi
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These peanut butter balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect sweet and salty snack.


Thubelihle Mcunu
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These peanut butter balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and everyone loves them. I always get compliments when I bring them to parties.


Madiha Aslam
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get the peanut butter balls to hold their shape. They always end up melting and becoming a mess.


Kaiden Basch (Sqeaks)
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These peanut butter balls are a great make-ahead snack. I like to make a batch on the weekend and then store them in the freezer. They're the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy weekdays.


Abigail Himmelberger
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These are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love that you can use any kind of chocolate chips you want. I've made them with semisweet, milk chocolate, and even white chocolate chips.


Lucas Pedro
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These peanut butter balls are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The cream cheese filling is smooth and creamy, and the chocolate coating is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Patience Nsoh
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Not a fan. The peanut butter and cream cheese were too overpowering for my taste.


Kiesha Queen
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These peanut butter balls are so delicious and easy to make. I love that you can make them ahead of time and store them in the freezer. They're the perfect treat to have on hand for unexpected guests.


Emon Ghazi
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I've made these cream cheese peanut butter balls several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the chocolate coating is the perfect finishing touch.


Bd bayzid Bayzid
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These peanut butter balls were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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