4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls: Simple & Delicious Treats
The 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls Recipe is a delightful treat!
Ingredients
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- 8 ozcream cheese, softened
- 1 cupcreamy peanut butter
- 1 cuppowdered sugar
- Chocolate (milk, dark, or white, based on preference)
- Optional Substitutions:
- For a dairy-free version: Use a dairy-free cream cheese alternative and ensure the chocolate is dairy-free.
- For a low-carb version: Replace powdered sugar with a sugar substitute like erythritol.
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: Start by taking your softened cream cheese and creamy peanut butter, placing them into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer or a sturdy whisk, blend the two together until the mixture is luxuriously smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the creamy mixture. Mix continuously until each addition is well-blended.
- Roll the Mixture into Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Balls: Place the baking sheet in your refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler.
- Coat the Peanut Butter Balls in Chocolate: Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and let the excess drip off before returning them to the parchment paper.
- Refrigerate Again: Chill the dipped balls for another 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
Notes
Store the finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Protein: 3 g