Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of crunchy, sweet, and salty with these no-bake Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls. Ideal for quick snacks, parties, or a simple dessert, this recipe combines simple ingredients like creamy peanut butter and Rice Krispies with melted chocolate for a delightful treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted for dipping
Optional: Sprinkles or crushed peanuts for decoration
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix Rice Krispies, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Roll mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Dip each ball into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and return to the tray.
- Optionally, add sprinkles or crushed peanuts while chocolate is still wet.
- Chill for an additional 30 minutes until set.
Notes
Natural peanut butter can be used but may alter consistency; adjust sugar as needed.
For a vegan version, use vegan chocolate and substitute butter with a vegan alternative.
Make sure all ingredients are gluten-free if necessary, especially the cereal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls, no-bake desserts, chocolate peanut butter treats, easy dessert recipes, party snacks, kid-friendly recipes, homemade candy
