Description
These Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are a delightful treat that combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with the crunch of cereal, all coated in a layer of decadent chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or for gifting to friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Additions:
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each peanut butter ball in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing back on the parchment.
Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fully incorporated. Gently fold in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly distributed.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 20 minutes.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, lightly crush the Rice Krispies before mixing.
- You can also use dark or milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
