Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Balls

From about.com. These smooth candies are rich with cream cheese and peanut butter, and covered in a layer of decadent chocolate.

Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil , set aside.

Combine the softened cream cheese , 3 cups powdered sugar , peanut butter , vanilla , and salt in the large bowl of an electric mixer.

Mix the candy on medium speed for several minutes until the mixture is well-combined and homogenous.

If the dough appears to be too sticky , add the extra powdered sugar and mix until it is somewhat stiff but still pliable and not dry.

Using a teaspoon or a candy scoop , form the candy into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Place the candy in the freezer or refrigerator to chill until set , about 20 minutes in the freezer or 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Once you are ready to dip the balls , melt or temper the chocolate according to your preference.

Make sure to melt the chocolate in short intervals in the microwave or over a double burner , so that it does not overheat.

Dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate using dipping tools or two forks.

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