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The Best Peanut Butter Ball with Heath Toffee

This creamy peanut butter ball is made with cream cheese, peanut butter, and crunchy Heath toffee pieces, then rolled in chopped peanuts. It's an easy make-ahead treat that's perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or anytime you're entertaining!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (sifted or not)
  • 3-4 tbsp. milk
  • ½ cup chopped Heath candy bar pieces
  • ½ cup chopped peanuts for coating

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Using a handheld mixer, mix until smooth and creamy. Start on low speed to keep the powdered sugar from making a mess!
    8 ounces cream cheese, 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter, ½ cup powdered sugar (sifted or not)
  2. Add 3 tablespoons of milk and mix until well combined. Check the consistency and add another tablespoon of milk if needed to reach your desired texture.
    3-4 tbsp. milk
  3. Add the chopped Heath candy bar pieces and stir or mix until evenly distributed.
    ½ cup chopped Heath candy bar pieces
  4. Transfer the mixture to a glass container, cover, and refrigerate overnight to allow it to firm up.
  5. Just before serving, remove the peanut butter mixture from the refrigerator and shape it into a ball. Roll the ball in the chopped peanuts until the outside is evenly coated.
    ½ cup chopped peanuts
  6. Place on a serving plate and surround with your favorite dippers. Serve chilled.