Ingredients
Cheese Ball Base:
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Mix-ins and Coating:
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup Reese’s Pieces or chopped peanut butter cups
- ½ cup finely chopped peanuts or additional chocolate chips for coating
For Serving (optional):
- Graham crackers
- Pretzels
- Apple slices or vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined and fluffy.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and Reese’s Pieces.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop the mixture and shape into a ball using hands.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped peanuts or chocolate chips until evenly coated.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, apple slices, or vanilla wafers if desired.
Notes
- Mix in crushed pretzels for a sweet-and-salty crunch.
- Use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate for richer flavor.
- Roll the cheese ball in cocoa powder or finely crushed graham crackers for a smoother coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
