Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies Recipe
These Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are a delicious no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, crunchy cereal, and a smooth chocolate coating. Easy to make and perfect for snacks or dessert, they offer a delightfully sweet and crunchy bite that both kids and adults will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 peanut butter balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy no stir peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
Chocolate Coating
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Combine Peanut Butter and Butter: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, blend the creamy peanut butter with the melted salted butter until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Add Rice Krispies Cereal: Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal gradually, mixing gently until all the cereal is incorporated into the peanut butter mixture.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until fully combined. When the mixture becomes too stiff to mix with the mixer, switch to using a rubber spatula to finish mixing.
- Shape Peanut Butter Balls: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop portions of the mixture onto the sheet. Then roll these portions into smooth balls with your hands.
- Chill Balls: Place the baking sheet with the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: Microwave the semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting wafers in short intervals, stirring between bursts until fully melted and smooth.
- Dip the Peanut Butter Balls: Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Return the coated balls to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set the Coating: Refrigerate the chocolate-covered peanut butter balls until the chocolate hardens and becomes firm.
- Store Properly: Keep leftover peanut butter balls in an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for several days or freeze for several weeks to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter but it may affect the texture slightly.
- For a healthier option, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- If you don’t have a cookie scoop, use a tablespoon to portion the mixture evenly.
- Ensure the peanut butter balls are thoroughly chilled before dipping to prevent melting the chocolate.
- Store in the freezer for longer preservation and thaw before serving.
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