Description
Festive Christmas chocolate rice krispie balls bring holiday cheer with their irresistible blend of marshmallow, chocolate, and crispy rice. Sweet spheres of joy spark celebration, letting you savor seasonal magic in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 4 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Holiday Binding:
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Decorative Coating:
- 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- 1/4 cup festive sprinkles
- 2 tbsp red and green holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt butter and milk chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth and fully integrated.
- Sift cocoa powder into the melted chocolate mixture, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps and create a rich, uniform base.
- Gently fold rice krispies cereal into the chocolate mixture, ensuring each crisp is evenly coated with the decadent chocolate blend.
- Combine corn syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl, stirring until the mixture becomes a glossy, cohesive binding agent.
- Pour the sweet binding mixture into the chocolate-coated rice krispies, carefully mixing to distribute the syrup evenly throughout the cereal.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then use clean hands to roll into compact, uniform spherical shapes approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Refrigerate the formed balls for 15 minutes to help them firm up and maintain their shape.
- Melt white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth consistency.
- Dip each chilled chocolate rice krispie ball into the melted white chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete coverage and gentle drainage of excess coating.
- Immediately sprinkle the white-chocolate-covered balls with a combination of festive and holiday sprinkles while the coating remains wet.
- Place the decorated balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until the white chocolate sets completely.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy these festive, crispy chocolate treats at room temperature.
Notes
- Chocolate Temperature Control: Melt chocolate slowly and gently to prevent burning, which can make the mixture grainy and ruin the smooth texture.
- Binding Mixture Consistency: Ensure the corn syrup and powdered sugar blend is not too runny or too stiff to help the rice krispie balls hold their shape perfectly.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigerate the balls before and after coating to maintain their structure and help the white chocolate coating set quickly and evenly.
- Sprinkle Pro Tip: Add sprinkles immediately after dipping while the white chocolate is still wet to guarantee maximum decoration adhesion and a festive look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg