Peanut Butter Balls With Rice Krispies Recipe
Elevate your holiday treats with Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies. A crunchy, chocolate-coated delight that’s as irresistible as it is easy to make.
Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
Easy to make and even easier to eat, they’re the holiday candy recipe you’ll keep coming back to. Indulge in the holiday spirit with Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies, a no-bake treat that hits all the right notes! This recipe combines creamy peanut butter and melted butter mixed with the crispy delight of Rice Krispies, all coated in luscious semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for those who can’t get enough of the peanut butter-chocolate combo, these balls offer a crunchy texture that makes them utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy no stir peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips, or chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Use a Kitchenaid or hand mixer to combine the peanut butter and melted butter.
- Add the rice krispies until combined
- Add the powdered sugar and mix to combine
- Once it becomes too hard to mix, finish mixing it together with a rubber spatula
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Use a cookie scoop to drop peanut butter balls onto the baking sheet
- Roll the batter into balls with your hands and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave until smooth
- Dip the rice krispies peanut butter balls into the chocolate then place back onto the baking sheet
- Chill until firm
- Store leftover peanut butter balls in an airtight container for several days, or in the freezer for several weeks.
Serving Suggestions
- Coffee or Hot Chocolate
- Ice Cream
- Fruit Platter
- Dessert Wine
- Assorted Dessert Platter
Tips and Tricks
- Use Quality Ingredients: Since there are only a few ingredients in this recipe, using high-quality peanut butter and chocolate chips can make a big difference in taste.
- To achieve a smooth finish when dipping your balls in chocolate, use a fork to roll them in the melted chocolate and gently tap off the excess before transferring them back to the parchment paper.
- Customize Your Treats: Feel free to customize the peanut butter balls by adding toppings right after dipping them in chocolate. Crushed nuts, sea salt, sprinkles, or even a drizzle of white chocolate can add a beautiful touch.
