A nostalgic holiday recipe, these Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls are super easy, tasty and great for parties, gift giving and more.
One amazing memory that I had of my grandma was that she made these Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls every year for christmas.
They were my absolute favorite thing growing up, although I had a lot to choose from these were the “dessert” that I went for most of the time.
Once she passed, someone had to keep the tradition alive so I started making them and they are still always a big hit at our gatherings and in our holiday treat boxes we give out.
With simple ingredients you will have these Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls in no time, and they make a large batch – which who doesn’t love?
Chocolate, crunchy cereal, peanut butter, and more make these come together to make the perfect treat that you will not be able to stop eating!
If you want to be nostalgic like I am, then you cannot pass up these Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls on your holiday spread this year.
Some of our other favorite holiday treats we have on our site include: Caramel Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, Cranberry Bliss Bars and Homemade Fudge.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- With minimal ingredients and an hour, these come together quick!
- You can double this recipe to have more on hand or save for later.
- The flavors go so well together and are highly loveable.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST):
Rice Krispies cereal
Creamy peanut butter
Powdered sugar
Unsalted butter
Chocolate candy melting wafers or chocolate chips for coating
Vegetable shortening or coconut oil, optional
HOW TO MAKE RICE KRISPIE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS, STEP BY STEP:
- Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add peanut butter and melted butter to a large mixing bowl, mix until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar to peanut butter mixture in batches, mixing well.
- Gently fold in Rice Krispies cereal into mixture.
- Using Tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, scoop mixture and roll into balls.
- Place the balls onto prepared sheet pan, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate wafers or chips in a heat-safe bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds, then in 15-minute increments, stirring in between, until smooth. Add the optional shortening or coconut oil to the chocolate to help make it smooth.
- Poor melted chocolate into a glass jar.
- Using toothpicks/skewer or a fork, dip each ball into melted chocolate until coated, them place back onto prepared sheet pan.
- Refrigerate for an additional 20 minutes to set coating, then serve.
DO I HAVE TO USE RICE KRISPIES?
While it is traditional for this recipe and is what we have used most of the time, you can also use corn flakes if you desire.
They might not come out exactly tasting the same or the same texture but they still are amazing.
WHAT IS THE BEST CHOCOLATE TO USE?
I prefer to use chocolate melting wafers for this recipe, they are specifically used for coating things like this.
If you do use chocolate chips, then I would suggest using a high quality semi-sweet chocolate chip and add in some shortening or coconut oil when melting so they melt better and are easier to dip.
CAN I USE CHUNKY PEANUT BUTTER?
If you want some added texture and flavor to your Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls, you absolutely can use chunky peanut butter.
We will be melting the peanut butter so it is easier to work with, which will make it easier for the peanut chunks to move throughout the mixture.
HOW LONG DO THESE NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?
Before coating you will want to refrigerate for about 30 minutes so they are hard enough to dip and will not fall apart.
The same with after they are coated, refrigerate for roughly 20 minutes so the coating hardens.
HOW TO STORE:
These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they will keep for up to 1 week.
They can also be frozen, place in a freezer bag or container and they will keep frozen for up to 3 months.
To defrost, remove to the refrigerator until thawed and then to room temperature when you are ready to serve.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- We like to crush our Rice Krispies slightly to give it a more blended texture.
- Easily double this recipe to serve more people or to save for later.
- These are great for parties and holiday treat boxes.
- These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
- You can use Corn Flakes in place of Rice Krispies if you wish.
- If you want to use chunky peanut butter, go for it! It adds a little more crunch to each ball.
- We prefer to use chocolate melting wafers for this but you can also use a high quality semi-sweet chocolate chip as well.
- DO NOT forget the freezer and refrigeration time.
Can’t resist a good hand-held treat? Then you will absolutely fall in love with these Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls.
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Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal crushed slightly
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup chocolate candy melting wafers or chocolate chips for coating
- Vegetable shortening or coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add peanut butter and melted butter to a large mixing bowl, mix until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar to peanut butter mixture in batches, mixing well.
- Gently fold in Rice Krispies cereal into mixture.
- Using Tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, scoop mixture and roll into balls.
- Place the balls onto prepared sheet pan, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate wafers or chips in a heat-safe bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds, then in 15-minute increments, stirring in between, until smooth. Add the optional shortening or coconut oil to the chocolate to help make it smooth.
- Poor melted chocolate into a glass jar.
- Using toothpicks/skewer or a fork, dip each ball into melted chocolate until coated, them place back onto prepared sheet pan.
- Refrigerate for an additional 20 minutes to set coating, then serve.
Notes
- We like to crush our Rice Krispies slightly to give it a more blended texture.
- Easily double this recipe to serve more people or to save for later.
- These are great for parties and holiday treat boxes.
- These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
- You can use Corn Flakes in place of Rice Krispies if you wish.
- If you want to use chunky peanut butter, go for it! It adds a little more crunch to each ball.
- We prefer to use chocolate melting wafers for this but you can also use a high quality semi-sweet chocolate chip as well.
- DO NOT forget the freezer and refrigeration time.
Nutrition
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