Description
These Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls are a delightful no-bake treat that combines creamy peanut butter, crispy cereal, and rich chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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For the Peanut Butter Balls:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and stir until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate.
- Refrigerate the coated balls until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Crunchy peanut butter or white chocolate can be used for variation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
