Description
These Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are a delightful no-bake treat that combines creamy peanut butter, crispy cereal, and a chocolate coating. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Balls:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add Sugar and Cereal: Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then fold in Rice Krispies gently.
- Shape into Balls: Roll mixture into balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: In the microwave, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in intervals.
- Dip and Chill: Dip balls in chocolate, then refrigerate until set.
- Serve: Store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Try white or milk chocolate for a sweeter version.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for a sweet-salty contrast.
- These treats freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
