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Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

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These Peanut Butter Balls are a delightful no-bake treat combining crispy rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, and a rich chocolate coating. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with a balance of crunch and smoothness, they are easy to make and ideal for parties or as a homemade snack.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 30 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 1½ cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1⅔ cups powdered sugar

Chocolate Coating

  • 12 ounces chocolate chips
  • Optional: a splash of corn oil to thin the melted chocolate
  • Optional: sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Crush Cereal: Place crispy rice cereal in a baggie and use a rolling pin to crush it into smaller pieces, ensuring better mixing and texture in the balls.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the smooth peanut butter, room temperature unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until well blended.
  3. Add Cereal: Add the crushed crispy rice cereal on top of the peanut butter mixture.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Mix everything thoroughly until a dough-like ball forms, indicating the ingredients are fully incorporated.
  5. Form Balls and Chill: Roll the mixture into small balls and place them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  6. Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in ⅔ cup increments, stirring between each. Add a splash of corn oil if necessary to thin the chocolate for easier coating.
  7. Coat Balls in Chocolate: Roll the chilled peanut butter balls in the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.
  8. Decorate (Optional): While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with optional decorations like sprinkles.
  9. Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or place the balls in the refrigerator to speed up the setting process before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute crunchy peanut butter if you prefer added texture.
  • Adding a splash of corn oil to the melted chocolate helps achieve a smoother coating and faster drying.
  • Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
  • These treats can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to one week.
  • Feel free to customize toppings with nuts, coconut flakes, or sea salt instead of sprinkles.

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