Description
These Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are a delightful no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, crunchy Rice Krispies cereal, and a smooth chocolate coating. Perfect for snacking or sharing, these bite-sized sweets are easy to make and require just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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 when placing the peanut butter balls.
- Make the peanut butter mixture: In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix in Rice Krispies: Gently fold in the slightly crushed Rice Krispies cereal until evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture.
- Shape into balls: Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up properly.
- Melt the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable shortening. Heat in 1-minute intervals, stirring thoroughly between each until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Coat the peanut butter balls: Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to coat completely. Allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl, then place the coated balls back onto the baking sheet.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens and sets perfectly.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture; chunky can be used if extra crunch is desired.
- Chilling the balls before dipping helps the chocolate coat evenly without melting the peanut mixture.
- Vegetable shortening helps achieve a smooth, shiny chocolate coating that hardens nicely.
- Store the finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These are not baked, making them a quick and easy dessert or snack option.
