Peanut Butter Balls with Chocolate Rice Krispies sound like a delicious treat! Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions:
- Mix the Peanut Butter Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in the Rice Krispies until evenly distributed.
- Form the Balls:
- Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Balls:
- Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for about 30 minutes to set.
- Prepare the Chocolate Coating:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
- Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate and butter together using a double boiler.
- Dip the Balls:
- Using a fork or a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely.
- Place the chocolate-coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set the Chocolate:
- Chill the coated balls in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the chocolate is set, your Peanut Butter Balls with Chocolate Rice Krispies are ready to enjoy!
Feel free to store these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy your delicious homemade snacks!