Description
Delicious no-bake Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies combine creamy peanut butter, buttery sweetness, and crunchy cereal coated in smooth semi-sweet chocolate. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, snacks, or an indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, mixing continuously until the mixture is smooth and thick.
- Fold in Rice Krispies: Gently fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the peanut butter mixture until evenly distributed, ensuring the cereal maintains its crunch.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips along with the vegetable shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Coat Peanut Butter Balls: Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to fully coat it. Return the coated balls to the lined baking sheet.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate coating to set at room temperature, or speed up the process by placing the baking sheet in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens.
- Serve: Once the chocolate has hardened, the peanut butter balls are ready to enjoy as a sweet and crunchy snack.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the mixture before shaping into balls.
- You can substitute Rice Krispies with other crisped rice cereals if desired.
- Vegetable shortening helps the chocolate coating stay smooth and glossy after melting.
- Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a nut-free version, consider using sunflower seed butter and a suitable cereal alternative.
