Description
Heavenly Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls combine crispy cereal with creamy peanut butter for an irresistible treat. Chocolate-drizzled morsels deliver sweet satisfaction that will delight chocolate and peanut butter enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups (70 g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 ½ cups (255 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smooth chocolate coating)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Blend peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, whisking until smooth and homogeneous.
- Sugar Integration: Fold powdered sugar into the mixture, mixing thoroughly until the texture becomes dense and moldable.
- Cereal Incorporation: Gently fold Rice Krispies into the mixture, ensuring even distribution without crushing the cereal.
- Forming Spheres: Roll the mixture into compact one-inch balls, placing them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Initial Chilling: Refrigerate the balls for 30 minutes to stabilize their structure and enhance consistency.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave, stirring between short intervals to create a smooth, liquid coating.
- Dipping Process: Submerge each ball completely in melted chocolate using a fork, allowing excess to drip off before returning to the parchment.
- Final Chilling: Refrigerate the chocolate-covered balls for 20-30 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.
- Storage: Transfer to an airtight container, storing in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Prevent Crumbly Mixture: Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth blending, and add powdered sugar gradually to achieve the right consistency without dryness.
- Maintain Cereal Crunch: Fold Rice Krispies gently to preserve their crispy texture, avoiding over-mixing that could crush the delicate kernels.
- Perfect Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate in short bursts and stir frequently to prevent burning, using a fork for even, thin chocolate coverage.
- Storage Smart: Keep balls refrigerated for firmer texture and longer shelf life, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg