Peanut Butter Balls (With Cream Cheese)
Rich, creamy, no-bake treats that melt in your mouth!
If you love easy desserts that taste like they took hours to make, these 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls are about to become your newest obsession. This recipe uses just cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar to create smooth, truffle-like bites that feel rich, luxurious, and totally irresistible.
They’re perfect for holidays, potlucks, lunchbox treats, or late-night sweet cravings—and the best part is that you can whip them up in minutes with absolutely no baking required. Whether you roll them plain, dip them in chocolate, or coat them in crushed peanuts, these little treats always disappear fast.
🛒 Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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2–2½ cups powdered sugar, added gradually until the dough is firm (amount varies by peanut butter brand)
🥄 7 Simple Directions (Your Signature Style)
1. Soften the cream cheese
Place the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes. Soft cream cheese blends more smoothly and prevents lumps.
2. Add the peanut butter
Stir the peanut butter into the cream cheese using a spoon or hand mixer until the mixture becomes creamy, fluffy, and fully combined.
3. Add powdered sugar gradually
Add the powdered sugar ½ cup at a time. Mix well after each addition until a soft, dough-like texture forms. You want the mixture thick enough to roll into balls without sticking.
4. Chill the dough
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. This firms the mixture and makes shaping much easier.
5. Roll into balls
Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion the dough. Roll each portion into smooth 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Optional: Coat or dip
You can leave the balls plain or elevate them:
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Roll in crushed peanuts
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Dip in melted chocolate
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Dust with cocoa powder
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Roll in cookie crumbs or sprinkles
Choose one or mix several!
7. Chill until set
Refrigerate for another 20–30 minutes, or until the balls are firm enough to handle. Serve chilled or slightly softened.