Description
Irresistible peanut butter balls with rice krispies blend creamy textures and sweet-salty notes into a perfect no-bake treat. Crunchy cereal and smooth peanut butter create an addictive snack you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Garnish Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (280 grams) semi-sweet chocolate melting wafers
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Flake sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy release and clean-up.
- Combine peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl, using an electric mixer to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly until the consistency becomes uniform and well-blended.
- Gently fold Rice Krispies into the mixture, ensuring even distribution and adjusting the quantity for desired crunchiness.
- Utilize a small scoop or spoon to shape the mixture into consistent 1-inch spheres, rolling between palms to achieve a smooth, compact form.
- Briefly freeze the formed balls for 15 minutes at 0°F to enhance structural integrity and facilitate chocolate coating.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate wafers with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, stirring until achieving a glossy, completely liquid state.
- Extract chilled balls from freezer and delicately immerse each one in melted chocolate using a fork, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placement on parchment paper.
- Sprinkle a light dusting of sea salt atop each chocolate-enrobed ball, then refrigerate for 10 minutes to solidify the coating.
- For an elegant finish, optionally drizzle remaining chocolate over the balls and garnish with additional sea salt before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter and peanut butter are at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a more consistent texture and easier ball formation.
- Add extra Rice Krispies for more crunch if you prefer a more textured treat.
- Consider using dark chocolate or white chocolate for different flavor variations.
- Avoid overworking the mixture to prevent the Rice Krispies from becoming soggy.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week to maintain freshness.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Rice Krispies or similar crispy cereal.
- Keep balls small and uniform for even coating and consistent chocolate coverage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg