Description
These no-bake Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are an indulgent treat featuring a crispy, creamy peanut butter and Rice Krispies center coated in a smooth chocolate shell. Perfect for quick, easy dessert lovers looking for a crunchy, sweet, and chocolatey snack without any baking.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or creamy)
- ¼ cup butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup crispy rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies or store brand)
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups chocolate melting wafers or chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil (optional, to thin chocolate; vegetable oil can also be used)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the peanut butter and softened butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated and mixture is well combined.
- Add Rice Krispies: Gently stir in the crispy rice cereal ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture.
- Form Balls: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon), scoop the mixture and roll into approximately 1-inch diameter balls. Place each ball on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Chill: Transfer the tray of peanut butter balls to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up before dipping.
- Melt Chocolate: While the balls chill, place the chocolate melting wafers and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip the Balls: Remove chilled peanut butter balls from the fridge. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Place the coated balls back onto the lined baking sheet.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate coating to set at room temperature or place back in the refrigerator briefly. Once set, the chocolate-covered peanut butter Rice Krispie balls are ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Use smooth or creamy peanut butter for the best texture.
- Crispy rice cereal adds the signature crunch; avoid puffed rice as it may be too soft.
- If chocolate is too thick for dipping, add a bit more coconut or vegetable oil to thin it.
- Store finished peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Feel free to customize the chocolate coating with dark or milk chocolate to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
