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Buckeye Balls with Rice Krispies Recipe

Searching for a ten minute, no bake dessert that everyone will love? Look no further than these Buckeye Balls with Rice Krispies. They’re sweet, crunchy peanut butter balls coated with a layer of chocolate for a super tasty treat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 311 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups rice krispie cereal
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
Optional topping ideas
  • Sprinkles
  • chopped nuts
  • toffee pieces

Instructions

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  1. Heat a saucepan over low heat and add creamy peanut butter and butter. Let melt and whisk together until well combined.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add Rice Krispie cereal and powdered sugar. Toss together so ingredients are well mixed.
  3. Pour the melted butter/peanut butter onto the powder sugar covered Rice Krispies. Use a rubber spatula to mix everything together. This will take a few minutes.
  4. Tip: if you have time to chill the mixture for 10-15 minutes prior to forming them into a ball, it makes it much easier (and less sticky).
  5. Once everything is coated, spray a cookie scoop with cooking spray. Scoop even sized balls and place onto parchment paper. For perfectly shaped Buckeye Balls (or if you don’t have a cookie scoop), grease your hands and roll the mixture into balls.
  6. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until chocolate is completely liquid (you may also do this in a double boiler on the stove - see notes).
  7. Use a spoon or two forks to lower the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate (again, if the balls are chilled, it makes this step much smoother). Spoon chocolate over the top and ensure they’re evenly coated before removing. You can also use a thin skewer - simply place the buckeye ball on the skewer and use it to rotate in the chocolate.
  8. Place the chocolate covered balls on the parchment paper lined baking sheet / wire rack. Add whatever garnishes you wish.
  9. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate has hardened. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not use natural peanut butter for this recipe. It will make the balls to oily and they will not form. 
  • For a DIY double broiler, place 1 inch of water in a sauce pot and heat until it’s just about to boil. Place a bowl that fits on top of the pot and rests on the rim without the bottom of the bowl touching the water. Add the chips to the top bowl. Melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
  • place 1 inch of water in a sauce pot and heat until it’s just about to boil. Place a bowl that fits on top of the pot and rests on the rim without the bottom of the bowl touching the water. Add the chips to the top bowl. Melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
  • If the mixture is too crumbly, you'll want to add more melted peanut butter in 1 tbsp increments. 
  • If your house isn’t too warm, these can be stored on the counter in an airtight container. You can also keep in the fridge if you’re worried about the chocolate melting.
  • If your house isn’t too warm, these can be stored on the counter in an airtight container. You can also keep in the fridge if you’re worried about the chocolate melting.
  • This is a recipe that has been in my husband's family for years & we love them!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1ball Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 110mg (5%) Potassium 2mg (0%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 26g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311

% Daily Value*

Serving 1ball
Calories 311kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 110mg 5%
Potassium 2mg 0%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 26g 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.