Description
This Christmas Cookie Dough Cheeseball offers a creamy blend of peanut butter and chocolate, perfect for holiday gatherings. It’s quick to make and a fun twist on traditional cookies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini M&M’s Christmas mix
- Additional M&M’s for outside (about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter together in a bowl until smooth.
- Fold in brown sugar and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, oats, chocolate chips, and M&M’s, mixing until fully combined.
- Form the mixture into a large ball using hands or a spatula.
- Press additional M&M’s onto the cheeseball to decorate.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months, thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 tablespoons)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg