Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies Recipe
These Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are a no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, crispy Rice Krispies, and a smooth dark chocolate coating. Perfect as a sweet snack or dessert, this recipe offers crunchy, rich, and satisfying flavor bites that are easy to prepare and loved by all ages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling and setting time)
- Yield: Approximately 30 peanut butter balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Balls
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 jar (16oz/454g) creamy peanut butter
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
Chocolate Coating
- 15 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the peanut butter balls from sticking during refrigeration and chocolate coating.
- Mix Peanut Butter Base: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter. Beat thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the sifted powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract until well combined. Fold in the Rice Krispie cereal gently to maintain crunchiness.
- Forming the Balls: Use a small cookie scoop to portion the mixture onto the lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes to firm up for easier handling.
- Shape the Balls: Remove the scooped portions from the fridge, roll them between your hands to create smooth balls. For best results, place the tray back in the freezer for 10 minutes before dipping to harden the balls.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate wafers at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval to avoid burning. Continue until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the Peanut Butter Balls: Working in small batches (about 6 balls at a time), dip each peanut butter ball fully on a spoon into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to lift it out and tap off excess chocolate, then place it on the baking sheet to set.
- Set Chocolate Coating: Allow the chocolate to cool and harden completely at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Optional Chocolate Drizzle: After the chocolate coating is set, drizzle additional melted chocolate over the balls for decoration if desired.
Notes
- Store leftover peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1 week for optimal freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the peanut butter balls in a freezer-safe container and thaw in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Avoid prolonged thawing to prevent condensation.
- Use creamy peanut butter brands like Jif or Skippy; avoid all-natural peanut butter as its oil content can cause mixture separation.
Keywords: Peanut Butter Balls, Rice Krispies, No-Bake Dessert, Chocolate Coated Treats, Easy Candy Recipe, Holiday Treats
