Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
Servings 25 balls
These Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls are a sweet and salty no-bake treat that's made with only 6 ingredients in just 45 minutes! Great for potlucks and cookie trays!
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter creamy or crunchy
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3½ cups rice krispies cereal
- 20 ounces chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together 2 cups peanut butter, ½ cup salted butter, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add 2 cups powdered sugar (½ cup at a time), mixing a little between each addition so it doesn't make a mess.
- Fold in the 3½ cups rice krispies cereal and portion the mixture out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet with a medium cookie scoop.
- Roll the balls between your palms to smooth them out.
- Melt 20 ounces chocolate melting wafers in a deep wide-mouth cup or bowl at 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until fully melted.
- Dip the balls in the melted chocolate one at a time, letting any excess chocolate drip off, then placing back on the parchment.
- Reheat the chocolate if it begins getting too cool and thick, then finish dipping the balls.
- Let the balls sit at room temperature until the harden or pop them in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Notes
- How To Store: Keep these dessert balls stored in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag in the refrigerator to enjoy for up to a week. These are also great to freeze and enjoy later!
- How To Freeze: Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer once the peanut butter balls have been dipped. Allow them to freeze for about an hour before removing them from the pan and into an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Flash-freezing them before storing them will prevent the peanut butter balls from sticking together. This way, you can remove a few at a time to thaw and enjoy!
- Can Chocolate Chips Be Used Instead Of Melting Wafers? Yes, semi-sweet chocolate chips can be used instead of Ghirardelli wafers. To do so, you'll want to add a teaspoon of shortening to the chocolate to create a better consistency for dipping. Almond bark and candy melts can also be used instead of chocolate chips.
- Should I Use Milk Chocolate Or Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers For Dipping? That's up to you! Milk chocolate will create a much sweeter peanut butter ball, whereas dark chocolate balances out its overall sweetness.
- Can I Use All-Natural Peanut Butter When Making This Recipe? I wouldn't suggest using all-natural peanut butter in this recipe. All-natural peanut butter has a runnier texture than crunchy or creamy peanut butter. Therefore, it would alter the entire structure of these, making them harder to roll and hold their shape.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg
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