Description
These Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are the perfect combination of creamy peanut butter, crunchy Rice Krispies, and a rich chocolate coating. Easy to make and utterly delicious, these treats are perfect for snacking, gifting, or sharing at parties!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in Rice Krispies: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Shape the Balls: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the Peanut Butter Balls: Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Return the dipped balls to the baking sheet.
- Set the Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature, or place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
- Serve: Once the chocolate has hardened, the peanut butter balls are ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
- Refrigerating the peanut butter balls helps speed up the chocolate setting process.
- You can use any type of chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white) based on your preference.
- Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
- If the mixture is too sticky to roll, wet your hands with a little water to make rolling easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg