Description
Delight in these festive Christmas Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls, a no-bake treat combining crunchy Rice Krispies, creamy peanut butter, and a rich chocolate coating. Perfectly festive and coated with holiday sprinkles, these bite-sized balls are easy to make and ideal for holiday parties or gift-giving.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Chocolate Coating
- 1 package (about 12 oz) chocolate chips
- 1 square (about 1 oz) sweet chocolate
- Holiday sprinkles or mini festive decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, Rice Krispies cereal, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated. Once mixed, refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Form Balls: After chilling, remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Using your hands, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1-inch in diameter. For a festive touch, you can roll them in red or green sprinkles at this stage before chilling again.
- Melt Chocolate: In a double boiler, gently melt the chocolate chips and sweet chocolate over low heat. Stir occasionally to ensure smoothness. Once melted, remove the bowl from the heat.
- Coat the Balls: Using a fork, dip each Rice Krispie ball into the melted chocolate, rolling it until fully coated. Place the dipped ball onto a sheet of parchment paper. While the chocolate is still soft, decorate each ball with holiday sprinkles or mini festive decorations.
- Chill and Set: Allow the chocolate coating to set in the fridge for at least 1 hour. For longer storage, place them in the freezer for more extended preservation.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate has fully hardened, these sweet, crunchy, and delicious Christmas Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls are ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option.
- Chilling the mixture before forming balls helps them hold their shape better.
- You can customize the nuts and coconut amount to your preference.
- Store the finished balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans and substitute sunflower seed butter for peanut butter if desired.
