Description
These Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls are a delightful no-bake treat combining crunchy cereal with creamy peanut butter and a smooth chocolate coating. Perfect for a quick dessert or a kid-friendly snack, they are easy to make and require minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Melt butter and peanut butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and peanut butter together, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Combine with cereal: Pour the Rice Krispies cereal into a large mixing bowl. Gradually pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Stir gently and thoroughly to ensure all pieces of cereal are evenly coated.
- Form balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the coated cereal mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Melt chocolate chips: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in 30-second intervals. Stir thoroughly after each interval until the chocolate is completely smooth and ready for dipping.
- Coat peanut butter balls: Dip each peanut butter ball carefully into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet for setting.
- Chill: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set, before serving.
Notes
- You can roll the peanut butter balls in crushed nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut instead of dipping them in chocolate for a different texture and flavor.
- For a lighter option, use natural peanut butter or reduced-fat chocolate chips.
- Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
