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Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Ball:
8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mini Reese's Pieces candies
½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup coarsely crushed peanut butter cups (optional)
For the Candy Coating:
¼ cup mini Reese's Pieces
¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup coarsely crushed peanut butter cups
For Serving:
Graham crackers, pretzel twists, vanilla wafers, or apple slices
🔪 Instructions
Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric hand mixer or a sturdy spatula, beat the mixture until it is completely smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
Add the Mix-Ins: Gently fold the 1 cup of mini Reese's Pieces, ½ cup of mini chocolate chips, and the optional ½ cup of crushed peanut butter cups into the peanut butter mixture. Stir until all the candies are evenly distributed throughout.
Shape and Chill: Transfer the mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Use the wrap to help gather and shape it into a tight ball. Wrap the ball securely and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until it is firm enough to hold its shape. For a firmer ball that's easier to coat, chill for 2-3 hours.
Prepare the Coating: Just before you're ready to serve, combine the remaining ¼ cup each of mini Reese's Pieces, mini chocolate chips, and crushed peanut butter cups in a shallow bowl or dish. Stir to mix them together.
Coat the Ball: Remove the chilled ball from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Gently roll the ball in the candy coating mixture, pressing lightly so the candies adhere to all sides. You can also pat the coating onto any bare spots with your hands.
Serve Immediately: Place the coated dessert ball on a serving platter. Surround it with an assortment of your favorite dippers, such as graham crackers, pretzels, or cookies. Serve right away while the ball is still chilled and firm.