{"id":512,"date":"2026-01-10T20:08:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T20:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=512"},"modified":"2026-01-10T20:08:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T20:08:46","slug":"3-ingredient-peanut-butter-balls-with-cream-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/10\/3-ingredient-peanut-butter-balls-with-cream-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls (With Cream Cheese)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls (With Cream Cheese)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0Prep Time<\/h3>\n<p>10 minutes<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Chill Time<\/h3>\n<p>30\u201345 minutes<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Yield<\/h3>\n<p>About 20\u201324 balls<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>8 oz (225 g) cream cheese<\/strong>, softened<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 cup creamy peanut butter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1\u00bd\u20132 cups powdered sugar<\/strong> (adjust for sweetness and firmness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Mix the base<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese and peanut butter.<br \/>\nBeat with a hand mixer or stir well until smooth and fully combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add sweetness<\/strong><br \/>\nGradually mix in the powdered sugar, \u00bd cup at a time, until the mixture becomes thick enough to hold its shape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chill the mixture<\/strong><br \/>\nCover the bowl and refrigerate for <strong>20\u201330 minutes<\/strong> to make rolling easier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form the balls<\/strong><br \/>\nScoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into smooth balls using your hands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final chill<\/strong><br \/>\nPlace the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for another <strong>15 minutes<\/strong> before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Tips for Best Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If the mixture is <strong>too soft<\/strong>, add a little more powdered sugar.<\/li>\n<li>If it\u2019s <strong>too thick<\/strong>, mix in 1\u20132 teaspoons of milk.<\/li>\n<li>Lightly grease your hands to prevent sticking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Optional Coating Ideas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dip in <strong>melted chocolate<\/strong> (milk, dark, or white)<\/li>\n<li>Roll in <strong>crushed peanuts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Dust with <strong>cocoa powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Roll in <strong>graham cracker crumbs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve chilled as a <strong>no-bake dessert<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Add to a <strong>dessert platter<\/strong> or holiday tray<\/li>\n<li>Pair with <strong>coffee or tea<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to <strong>5 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Freeze for up to <strong>1 month<\/strong> (thaw in the fridge before serving)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls (With Cream Cheese) \u00a0Prep Time 10 minutes \u00a0Chill Time 30\u201345 minutes \u00a0Yield About 20\u201324 balls 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