Peanut Butter Balls
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Peanut Butter Balls
Description
The recipe mixes peanut butter and softened butter before adding powdered sugar and rice crispy cereal to create a thick, moldable mixture. This blend is rolled into one-inch balls chilled briefly to firm up. The chilled balls are dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate, coating them evenly and forming a crisp shell after cooling.
The resulting peanut butter balls have a dense, slightly crunchy interior from the cereal balanced by the smooth chocolate exterior. The chocolate sets on parchment paper at room temperature or refrigeration. The treat is suitable for easy dessert servings or snacks, and the chocolate layer adds a polished finish.
Chilling the peanut butter balls before dipping helps the chocolate set faster and more evenly. Melting the chocolate in short bursts prevents burning. A toothpick can be used to swirl the chocolate coat while it firms to avoid pooling. Store these treats sealed at room temperature for a few days or refrigerate for longer freshness, even freezing if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter creamy
- ¼ cup butter room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar 16 oz, 16 (units unclear
- 3 cups rice crispy cereal
- 16 oz semi-sweet chocolate (2) 8 ounce bars
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter and softened butter together with spoon.
- Add the sugar and rice crisps to above and mix with spoon/hands. Mixture will be thick.
- Roll PB mixture into 1" balls and place on wax paper or parchment paper.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to chill.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave (stirring at 20 second intervals) or use a double boiler.
- Using a fork, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, tapping off the excess.
- Place ball back on parchment paper and allow to harden and set.
- Allow the chocolate to set before storing.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or refrigerated for up to a week. in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze.
Notes
- Chilling peanut butter balls before dipping helps chocolate harden more quickly and smoothly.
- Use microwave melting at 20-second intervals to avoid chocolate burning, stirring between bursts.
- Swirling dipped balls with a toothpick prevents chocolate from settling unevenly during drying.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week in an airtight container. Freezing is also an option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 60Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Ball | |
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 121IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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