Step 1: Using either a stand mixer or a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat together the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract for 1 ½ – 2 minutes until smooth.
Step 2: Add the sifted powdered sugar and continue mixing for another 1 – 1 ½ minutes.
Step 3: Measure out 2 pieces of plastic wrap in a crisscross pattern. Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the center of the plastic wrap and shape it into a ball. Tightly wrap the peanut butter ball in the plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Step 4: Just before serving, unwrap the peanut butter ball and place it in the center of a serving plate. Lightly press the Reese’s pieces onto the surface of the peanut butter ball. Arrange the graham cracker pieces around the decorated peanut butter ball.
TIPS:
- Use softened cream cheese to make it easier to mix and to prevent lumps.
- Don’t use natural peanut butter in this recipe because it has a tendency to separate easily from the oil.
- For extra texture and chocolate, you can add mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture before chilling in the refrigerator.
- You can make the peanut butter ball a day ahead.
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