Description
Irresistible peanut butter balls with rice krispies blend creamy, crunchy textures in a delightful no-bake treat. Sweet and salty notes create perfect harmony while you indulge in these addictive little bites of pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (no-stir)
- 2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweetening and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Create a velvety base by thoroughly combining creamy peanut butter with softened butter until the texture is completely uniform.
- Gently incorporate crispy Rice Krispies cereal, ensuring an even distribution throughout the mixture without crushing the delicate grains.
- Gradually introduce powdered sugar, stirring consistently until the mixture transforms into a firm, moldable consistency that holds its shape.
- Using clean hands, carefully form the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter.
- Arrange the freshly rolled balls on a parchment-lined tray, then transfer to the refrigerator to firm up for approximately 25-35 minutes.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by melting it in short intervals, stirring between each heating cycle to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth finish.
- Delicately immerse each chilled peanut butter sphere into the molten chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Gently return the chocolate-enrobed balls to the parchment-lined tray, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Return the coated treats to the refrigerator, permitting the chocolate shell to solidify completely, which typically takes 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- Chill the mixture for easier handling, preventing sticky hands during ball formation.
- Use a small cookie scoop for uniform-sized balls, ensuring consistent texture and appearance.
- Opt for natural peanut butter to reduce added sugars and enhance the authentic nutty flavor.
- Consider dark chocolate coating for a richer, less sweet alternative to milk chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg