Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies Recipe
These Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are no-bake, sweet, and crunchy treats perfect for a quick snack or dessert. They combine creamy peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and crispy rice cereal, all coated in smooth melted chocolate for a delightful bite-sized indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (including chocolate melting and dipping)
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: approximately 24 peanut butter balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy no-stir peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
Coating
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Combine Peanut Butter and Butter: Using a KitchenAid mixer or hand mixer, beat together the creamy peanut butter and melted salted butter until well incorporated.
- Add Rice Krispies: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until it is evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. When the mixture becomes too stiff to stir using the mixer, switch to a rubber spatula to fully incorporate all the ingredients.
- Form Balls: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop or your hands to portion and roll the mixture into small balls. Place the formed balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill the Balls: Place the tray of peanut butter balls into the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Melt the Chocolate: Heat the chocolate chips or melting wafers in the microwave in short bursts, stirring between each until completely smooth and melted.
- Dip and Coat: Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, then return it to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated balls until the chocolate has set and the treats are firm.
- Storage: Store leftover peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days or freeze for extended storage for several weeks.
Notes
- Use no-stir creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture.
- Melting the chocolate slowly in short bursts prevents burning and ensures smooth coating.
- Feel free to substitute semi-sweet chocolate with milk or dark chocolate based on preference.
- These treats can be stored in the fridge or freezer to maintain freshness.
- For a firmer texture, chill the balls longer before dipping in chocolate.
Keywords: peanut butter balls, no bake dessert, rice krispies peanut butter balls, chocolate peanut butter treats, easy no bake snacks
