Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
These Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies have a sweet, creamy, and crispy middle, then coated in rich chocolate. They are a classic easy no bake treat and perfect for the holidays or any occasion!
Servings: 24 balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (see note)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 & 1/4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 to 12 ounces chocolate candy melts (or Ghirardelli melting wafers or CandiQuik almond bark - see note)
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Then gently stir in the Rice Krispies until well combined. (The mixture should come together when pressed between two fingers and not crumble.)
- Knead and shape the mixture into small 1-inch bite-sized balls until they're smooth, place on the prepared baking sheet, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the candy melts according to package directions.
- Working one at a time, place a chilled ball onto fork tines and lower into the melted chocolate. Use a spoon to coat the ball until completely covered. Tap on the side of the bowl to release any excess chocolate.
- Transfer back to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place back in the fridge to allow the chocolate to harden, about 15 minutes. Drizzle with any leftover chocolate, if desired, allow to set and enjoy!
Notes
Peanut butter. I recommend avoiding natural peanut butter, as it doesn't have the right consistency.
Candy Melts vs. Regular Chocolate. I prefer Wilton candy melts, Ghirardelli melting wafers, or CandiQuik almond bark over regular chocolate because of their melting ability and smooth texture. Plus, the clusters can sit out at room temperature without softening. If you are using regular chocolate chips, you’ll need to melt them with a bit of coconut oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal · Carbohydrates: 17g · Protein: 3g · Fat: 9g · Saturated Fat: 4g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3g · Trans Fat: 0.1g · Cholesterol: 5mg · Sodium: 60mg · Potassium: 63mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 14g · Vitamin A: 156IU · Vitamin C: 1mg · Calcium: 6mg · Iron: 1mg