Description
These Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls are a delightful no-bake treat perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Creamy peanut butter, crispy Rice Krispies, and rich chocolate come together to create a delicious snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Rice Krispie Mixture:
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
- Combine with Rice Krispies: Gently fold in Rice Krispies cereal, being careful not to crush them.
- Form Balls: Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Coat Balls: Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and return to the baking sheet.
- Set Chocolate: Refrigerate again for 15–20 minutes or until the chocolate is set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
