Peanut Butter Balls with Cream Cheese: The Perfect Sweet Treat!

1. Cream the cream cheese and peanut butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is fully incorporated and smooth.
3. Add the graham cracker crumbs: Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until the mixture comes together and has a dough-like consistency.

2. Shape the Peanut Butter Balls:

1. Form the balls: Use your hands or a spoon to scoop out small portions of the peanut butter mixture and roll them into 1-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray.
2. Chill: Place the peanut butter balls in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up before coating.

3. Coat the Peanut Butter Balls:

1. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil (or vegetable oil) in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
2. Dip the balls: Once the peanut butter balls are chilled, dip each one into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. You can use a fork or toothpick to hold the ball while dipping.
3. Place on the tray: Return the coated peanut butter balls to the parchment-lined baking sheet.

4. Let the Chocolate Set:

1. Chill again: Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for an additional 30 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to firm up.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

1. Serve: Once the chocolate coating is set, your peanut butter balls are ready to serve! These make the perfect bite-sized treat for holiday parties, gifts, or just as a sweet snack.
2. Store: Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Serving Tips:

• Add a crunch: For extra texture, you can roll the peanut butter balls in chopped nuts, crushed pretzels, or even a bit of sea salt before the chocolate coating hardens.
• Flavor variations: You can mix in a touch of cinnamon or a sprinkle of sea salt into the peanut butter mixture for a different flavor profile. If you’re a fan of dark chocolate, feel free to swap the semi-sweet chocolate for dark chocolate chips.
• Gift idea: These peanut butter balls make fantastic homemade gifts! Package them in a decorative tin or box with a festive ribbon for a special treat.

These Peanut Butter Balls with Cream Cheese are creamy, sweet, and irresistible. The combination of peanut butter, cream cheese, and chocolate makes for a flavor-packed dessert everyone will love! Would you like more no-bake sweet treats to try out? 😊

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