Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• Optional: melted chocolate, sprinkles, and/or chopped peanuts for topping

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy and smooth.
2. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until fully combined.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
4. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture and shape into 1-inch balls.
5. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes or until hardened.
6. Optional: Dip in melted chocolate, sprinkle with sprinkles or chopped peanuts, and freeze again for 10 minutes.
7. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Interesting Facts

• These peanut butter cheesecake bites can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• You can substitute any type of nut butter for the peanut butter.
• You can also use any type of cookie crumb for the graham cracker crust.