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Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies Recipe

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  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 balls 1x

Description

These Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are a delightful no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, crunchy crispy rice cereal, and a sweet touch of honey or maple syrup, all coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick snack or a party dessert, they are easy to make and satisfy both sweet and savory cravings.

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Mixture

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup crispy rice cereal
  • 1 tsp honey or pure maple syrup

Chocolate Coating

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set it aside to keep the peanut butter balls from sticking during freezing.
  2. Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, gently combine the peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and honey or maple syrup. Stir carefully to avoid crushing the cereal, ensuring an even mixture.
  3. Form balls: Roll the mixture into 12 balls using your hands or a cookie scoop for consistent size. The balls do not need to be perfectly round.
  4. Freeze the balls: Place the formed peanut butter balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze them until firm, about 15 minutes.
  5. Coat with chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave at half power in 30-second increments, stirring after each until smooth. Working quickly, roll the chilled peanut butter balls in the melted chocolate to coat evenly.
  6. Set the coating: Return the chocolate-coated balls to the freezer and chill until the chocolate is fully set, approximately 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter for smoother texture, though crunchy peanut butter can be used for extra crunch.
  • Maple syrup or honey works equally well as a natural sweetener in this recipe.
  • To melt chocolate without burning, use short microwave bursts and stir frequently.
  • Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and ensure chocolate is nut-free.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Peanut Butter Balls, Rice Krispies Treats, No Bake Snack, Chocolate Coated Treats, Easy Dessert

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