Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are the perfect no-bake treat. These bite-sized snacks combine creamy peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and a smooth chocolate coating, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors ideal for parties, holidays, or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy no-stir peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups rice krispies cereal
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter and butter: In a mixing bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter and melted butter together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fold in Rice Krispies: Gently fold the rice krispies cereal into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated, ensuring even distribution without crushing the cereal.
- Add powdered sugar: Stir in the powdered sugar thoroughly until you achieve a thick, dough-like consistency that can be shaped easily.
- Chill the mixture: Place the mixture in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up, which makes rolling easier.
- Shape the balls: Scoop equal portions of the chilled mixture onto a lined baking sheet and roll each portion into smooth, round balls by hand.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in short intervals, stirring between each until completely smooth and melted.
- Coat the peanut butter balls: Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to evenly coat it, then place them back onto the lined baking sheet.
- Chill to set: Return the coated balls to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate coating is firm and set, about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Use no-stir peanut butter for easy mixing, but natural peanut butter can be used if well stirred.
- Ensure the chocolate is completely melted and smooth for an even coating.
- Store peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Optionally, you can decorate the chocolate coating with sprinkles before chilling to add a festive touch.
