Description
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls that are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. A no-bake treat that combines the goodness of chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy rice cereal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Sprinkles or crushed nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter together, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Combine: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Add the powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add Cereal: Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Shape: Let the mixture cool slightly until firm enough to handle. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Garnish: Roll each ball in sprinkles or crushed nuts if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture or swap in almond or sunflower seed butter for a peanut-free version.
- These treats also freeze well for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
