Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Balls

If you love the classic chocolate and peanut butter combo, these Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Balls are about to become your new holiday favorite. They take the classic peanut butter balls up a notch by blending crushed cream-filled cookies with cream cheese for a rich, truffle-like center. Rolled in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles or chopped peanuts, they make the prettiest Christmas Nutter Butter Truffles. And did I mention it’s peanut butter and chocolate? Around here, anything with that flavor combination disappears first from the holiday tray.

Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

This recipe is made with just a handful of simple ingredients that come together in minutes. Here’s what you’ll need to make a batch of Nutter Butter Truffles at home.

Ingredients for Nutter Butter Balls

How to Make Nutter Butter Truffles

You can make these Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Balls in either a food processor or a stand mixer. A food process makes the cookie crumbs extra fine, but if you don’t have one, crush the cookies in a bag with a rolling pin and then mix everything together with a hand or stand mixer.

Step 1 – Prepare the Pan and Tools

Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. If you’re using a food processor, get it out and use the large blade now so it’s ready to go.

Step 2 – Crush the Nutter Butter Cookies

Add the Nutter Butter cookies to a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Because the cookies are cream-filled, the crumbs will start to look almost paste like as they break down. Stop and scrape down the bowl a few times. I needed to stir mine three or four times before I was able to crush every last bit of cookie evenly.

Step 3 – Mix the Nutter Butter Filling

Place an 8-oz package of softened cream cheese into the food processor and blend until smooth. Add in the icing sugar and peanut butter, then process again until everything is well combined. The mixture should be thick and creamy. Here’s what the finished Nutter Butter filling looks like when it’s ready to roll.

Step 4 – Roll the Cookie Dough into Balls

Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, portion the filling and roll it between your hands to form smooth balls. Place each one onto the parchment-lined cookie sheet, leaving a little space between them..

Step 5- Coat the Peanut Butter Balls in Chocolate

Place the Belgian chocolate wafers into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each one, until the chocolate is melted, glossy, and smooth. Mine took about 90 seconds total, but the time can vary depending on the microwave.

Tip: Let the chocolate cool for 1-2 minutes before dipping. If it’s too hot, it can melt the filling or cause the coating to slide off. Slightly cooled chocolate clings better and gives a smoother finish.

Drop a peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate and spoon the chocolate over to coat. Lift it out with a fork, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, and place it on the parchment-lined sheet. Repeat with the rest of the peanut butter balls.

While the chocolate is still soft, add your toppings, sprinkles, chopped peanuts or a pinch of sea salt. Adding them while the coating is still warm helps the topping stick firmly in place.

Place in the fridge until set, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Storing and Freezing Nutter Peanut Butter Balls

Because these truffles are made with cream cheese, I like to keep them in the fridge until about 30 minutes before serving.

• To Store: Place the peanut butter balls in a single layer in an airtight container. They’ll keep well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

• To Freeze: Arrange the balls in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray and freeze until firm (about 30 minutes to an hour). Don’t leave them overnight, or they can dry out. Once firm, bundle them in parchment, place in a sealed freezer bag or airtight container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

These Nutter Butter Truffles are sturdy enough for cookie trays, care packages, or holiday parties, and they travel well once chilled.

FAQ for Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Balls

Why use Belgian chocolate?
Belgian chocolate melts smoothly and has a richer flavor than standard baking chocolate or chocolate chips. It gives these truffles a glossy, professional finish and that melt-in-your-mouth texture.

What difference do Nutter Butters make?
The cream filling in Nutter Butter cookies adds extra sweetness and helps bind the mixture, making the centers softer and more like true truffles than traditional peanut butter balls.

Can I use regular Oreos instead of Nutter Butters?
Yes! Regular Oreos will give you a similar creamy truffle texture, though the flavor will lean more toward chocolate than peanut butter. Both versions are delicious, and you can decorate them the same way.

Want to see how these nutter butter balls come together step by step. I put this casual video together of me making mine as an example for you.

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