3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls (With Cream Cheese)
Creamy, rich, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! 😍🥜🍫
These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls are the perfect no-bake treat when you want something quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. The combination of creamy peanut butter and softened cream cheese makes the centers velvety smooth, while your choice of coating — chocolate, cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or cookie crumbs — turns them into irresistible bite-sized treats.
They’re ideal for holidays, parties, after-school snacks, or late-night cravings. With only three simple ingredients and endless flavor options, these little bites come together in minutes and taste like a peanut-butter cheesecake truffle!
🛒 Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1½–2 cups powdered sugar (adjust for texture)
Optional Coatings
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Melted chocolate
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Crushed peanuts
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Crushed Oreos
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Cocoa powder
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Sprinkles
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Graham cracker crumbs
🍬 Directions (7 Steps)
1. Combine peanut butter + cream cheese
In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the powdered sugar
Gradually mix in powdered sugar until a thick dough forms.
(Tip: Add more if too sticky.)
3. Chill the mixture
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up for easier rolling.
4. Roll into balls
Scoop small portions and roll between your palms to form 1-inch balls.
5. Choose coatings
Dip or roll the balls in melted chocolate, nuts, crumbs, or any topping you like.
6. Chill again
Place coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate 20–30 minutes until set.
7. Serve & enjoy!
Enjoy chilled or room temperature — delicious either way!