
How to Make Peanut Butter Balls with Chocolate Rice Krispies
1. Make the Peanut Butter Mixture
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal. Be careful not to crush the cereal; you want to keep that nice, crispy texture intact.
2. Form the Peanut Butter Balls
- Once the mixture is well combined, use your hands or a tablespoon to scoop out small portions of the peanut butter mixture.
- Roll each portion into a ball, about the size of a walnut or slightly smaller, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray.
- Continue rolling until all of the peanut butter mixture has been shaped into balls.
3. Freeze the Peanut Butter Balls
- Once all the peanut butter balls are formed, place the tray in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Freezing them helps the balls firm up and makes them easier to coat in chocolate.
4. Prepare the Chocolate Coating
- While the peanut butter balls are chilling, prepare the chocolate coating. In a heatproof bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil.
- Melt the chocolate either by placing the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or by microwaving it in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
5. Coat the Peanut Butter Balls
- Once the peanut butter balls are firm, dip each one into the melted chocolate. You can use a fork to dip and lift the balls out of the chocolate, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Allow any excess chocolate to drip off, then place the coated peanut butter balls back onto the parchment-lined tray.
6. Let the Chocolate Set
- After all the peanut butter balls have been coated, place the tray back in the freezer or refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set and harden.
7. Serve and Enjoy
- Once the chocolate coating has fully set, the peanut butter balls are ready to enjoy. Serve them as a snack, dessert, or share them with friends and family!
Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Balls with Chocolate Rice Krispies
- Use smooth peanut butter: While you can use chunky peanut butter for a bit of extra texture, smooth peanut butter works best for creating a creamy consistency in the mixture.
- Let the chocolate cool slightly: Before dipping, make sure the melted chocolate is not too hot. This helps prevent it from melting the peanut butter mixture and ensures a smooth coating.
- Customize the coating: You can also roll the peanut butter balls in crushed nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconutafter dipping them in chocolate for extra flavor and texture.
- Chill for longer if needed: If the peanut butter balls are too soft to coat or aren’t holding their shape, chill them for an additional 15-20 minutes.