Description
These Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are a delightful treat that combines the nutty flavor of peanut butter with the crunch of Rice Krispies, all coated in smooth chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
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
Additions:
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until fully mixed.
- Add Rice Krispies: Gently fold in Rice Krispies until evenly combined.
- Shape Balls: Using a tablespoon, form mixture into balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip Balls: Dip each peanut butter ball into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place back on the sheet and chill until set, about 15 minutes.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Optional: Drizzle extra chocolate for decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
