Description
Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter collide in these irresistible chocolate covered rice krispie peanut butter balls. Sweet clusters of crispy texture melt seamlessly into smooth chocolate, creating a nostalgic treat perfect for satisfying dessert cravings you’ll want to devour immediately.
Ingredients
Scale
Crispy Base:
- 3 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for drizzle)
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine rice krispies, powdered sugar, and peanut butter in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a crispy foundation for the delectable treats.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring in corn syrup and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry ingredients, gently folding and mixing until all components are evenly coated and integrated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then roll into compact, uniform balls approximately 1-inch in diameter, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the formed balls for 15-20 minutes to firm up and maintain their shape.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by melting semi-sweet chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until completely smooth and glossy.
- Carefully dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage, and gently tap off excess coating.
- Return chocolate-coated balls to the parchment-lined sheet, allowing excess chocolate to drip and set.
- Optional: Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle delicately across the chocolate-covered balls for an elegant finishing touch.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the balls while chocolate is still slightly wet to enhance texture and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until chocolate coating is completely hardened and set.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, enjoying these decadent, crunchy peanut butter balls chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Swap out traditional peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternatives that maintain the creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Use gluten-free rice cereal to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly treat that everyone can enjoy without compromising taste or texture.
- Experiment with different chocolate coatings like dark chocolate or dairy-free options to accommodate various dietary preferences and create unique flavor profiles.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top of the chocolate coating to enhance the sweet-salty contrast and elevate the overall taste experience of these indulgent balls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg