Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies coated in smooth semi-sweet chocolate. These no-bake treats combine creamy peanut butter, crispy cereal, and a rich chocolate shell, perfect for snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal (slightly crushed)
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside to prevent sticking during chilling.
- Make the peanut butter mixture: In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Mix in Rice Krispies: Gently fold in the slightly crushed Rice Krispies cereal until evenly distributed without crushing too much.
- Shape into balls: Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up and hold shape.
- Melt the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips together with the vegetable shortening. Heat in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the peanut butter balls: Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring each is fully coated. Let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl and place coated balls onto the baking sheet.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls for about 10-15 minutes until the chocolate coating has completely set and hardened.
Notes
- For easier rolling, slightly wet your hands to prevent sticking.
- Slightly crushing the Rice Krispies helps the mixture bind better but avoid pulverizing them.
- Vegetable shortening in the chocolate helps create a smoother and shinier coating.
- Store leftover peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Try substituting peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for a variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
