Description
These Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls are a delightful no-bake dessert that combines the nutty flavor of peanut butter with the crunch of Rice Krispies, all coated in rich chocolate. They are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Peanut Butter Balls:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
For Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated, then fold in the Rice Krispies cereal.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll into balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until firm.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Return to the lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 20 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- You can drizzle with white chocolate for decoration or sprinkle with sea salt before the chocolate sets.
- For a crunchier texture, use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
