Chocolate and peanut butter are a classic match. Whether you enjoy a Reese’s cup, a peanut butter and Nutella sandwich, or a bag of M&Ms, that combination always satisfies. This recipe highlights both flavors in a simple, crowd-pleasing treat made from crunchy peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar and a chocolate coating. Each bite-sized ball is finished with a chocolate candy shell for a perfect contrast of textures.
A surprise addition to these little confections is Rice Krispies cereal. The crisp, airy rice cereal lightens the peanut butter mixture and creates a pleasant crunch inside the chocolate coating. The recipe is quick to assemble and works well for holidays, parties, or anytime you want an easy sweet snack. Kids will love helping make — and eat — them, and adults will keep coming back for more.
These bite-sized chocolate peanut butter balls are ideal for making ahead since they need time to chill and set. Store them in the refrigerator until serving. The combination of creamy peanut butter, crispy Rice Krispies, and a crisp chocolate coating makes them irresistible and easy to portion for guests.
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Why You’ll Love the Recipe
These gooey, crunchy bites are incredibly simple to make and packed with flavor. The airy Rice Krispies balance the richness of the peanut butter and the sweet powdered sugar, while the chocolate coating adds a smooth, satisfying finish. They’re quick to prepare and perfect for snacking or gifting.
How to Serve
Serve chilled straight from the refrigerator whenever you want a sweet pick-me-up. They pair nicely with coffee or as part of a dessert platter. Because of the chocolate coating, avoid leaving them in warm outdoor settings where the chocolate might soften or melt.
Make-Ahead & Storage
Yes — these keep very well and are actually better after chilling. Store the finished balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator; they will stay fresh for up to two weeks.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- Chocolate candy coating or chocolate chips
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup butter, at room temperature
- 54 mini muffin paper cups
HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS:
Step 1. In a mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, room-temperature butter and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
Step 2. Fold in the Rice Krispies, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture.
Step 3. Place the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up slightly.
Step 4. Roll the chilled mixture into approximately 25 small balls and place each ball into a mini muffin paper cup.
Step 5. Refrigerate the balls while you prepare the chocolate coating.
Step 6. Gently melt the chocolate candy coating or chips in a pan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
Step 7. Using a fork, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to coat it completely.
Step 8. Transfer the coated balls to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 9. Repeat until all balls are coated.
Step 10. Refrigerate until the chocolate has set. Store the finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS WITH RICE KRISPIES
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Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- Chocolate candy coating or chocolate chips
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup butter at room temperature
- 54 mini muffin paper cups
Method
- Beat the peanut butter, butter and sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer.
- Stir in the Rice Krispies and mix until everything is well combined.
- Freeze the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Roll into about 25 balls and put each ball in a mini muffin cup.
- Refrigerate them while you make the candy coating mixture.
- Melt the candy coating gently in a pan on the stove, stirring it all the time.
- Put a Rice Krispies ball on a fork and dip it into the melted chocolate mixture to coat.
- Put it on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with the rest of the balls and melted chocolate candy mixture.
- Refrigerate until set, then transfer into an airtight container and keep refrigerated.
Notes
Use any chocolate you prefer for the coating — melting candy, semisweet, milk or white chocolate chips all work. Adjust the coating to taste.
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