Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies, coated in a smooth semi-sweet chocolate shell. These no-bake treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a crunchy texture and creamy peanut butter center.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 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 it aside for later use.
- 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 they are evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture.
- Shape into balls: Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.
- Melt the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable shortening. Heat in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Coat the peanut butter balls: Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is completely coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the ball back onto the baking sheet.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls for about 10-15 minutes until the chocolate coating is fully set and firm.
Notes
- For best results, use creamy peanut butter to ensure a smooth mixture.
- Slightly crushing the Rice Krispies helps the mixture hold together better.
- If you don’t have vegetable shortening, you can substitute with coconut oil for melting the chocolate.
- Store peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a festive twist, sprinkle crushed nuts or sea salt on the chocolate before it sets.
