Description
Sweet nostalgia meets creamy indulgence with homemade old-fashioned peanut butter balls that dance between chocolate and nutty perfection. Classic comfort wrapped in rich chocolate promises a delightful journey through childhood memories you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups (50 g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 12 ounces (340 g) melting chocolate
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
Fats and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine peanut butter and melted butter in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a silky, uniform base.
- Gently fold Rice Krispies into the mixture, ensuring complete and even coating of the crispy cereal pieces.
- Incorporate powdered sugar gradually, mixing until the ingredients transform into a cohesive, moldable dough.
- Using clean, lightly greased palms, shape the mixture into uniform spherical bites approximately one tablespoon in size.
- Arrange the formed spheres on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then transfer to the refrigerator for a precise 30-minute chilling period.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by microwaving in brief intervals, stirring between each session to achieve a perfectly smooth, glossy consistency.
- Remove chilled peanut butter spheres and methodically immerse each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and elegant coverage.
- Return chocolate-enrobed treats to the parchment-lined sheet, then reinstall in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to solidify the delicate chocolate shell.
- Once set, serve immediately or store in an airtight container for future indulgence, maintaining their delectable texture and flavor.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter to accommodate nut allergies, ensuring everyone can enjoy this sweet treat.
- Use gluten-free Rice Krispies or crushed gluten-free graham crackers to make the recipe celiac-friendly and inclusive.
- Chill hands with cold water before rolling balls to prevent sticking and create smoother, more uniform shapes.
- Sprinkle sea salt, crushed pretzels, or coconut flakes on chocolate coating for added texture and gourmet flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg