Description

Classic no‑bake peanut butter balls made with creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, crispy Rice Krispies, and a chocolate coating—sweet, salty, crunchy, and easy to make.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

3 ½ cups powdered sugar

3 cups Rice Krispies cereal

2 cups semi‑sweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening

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Instructions

Beat together peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth.
Gradually stir in powdered sugar until fully combined and dough-like.
Fold in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly distributed.
Scoop about 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze the balls for about 15 minutes to firm up.
Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave—stirring every 15 seconds until smooth.
Dip chilled balls into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and place back onto parchment.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until chocolate is set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use milk, dark, or butterscotch chips in place of semi-sweet chocolate.
Roll balls in shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or cocoa powder instead of coating in chocolate.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a festive twist.
Use sunflower seed or pumpkin seed butter to make a nut-free version.
Freeze or refrigerate the formed balls briefly if mixture is too sticky to handle.

Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
Cook Time: undefined
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg