Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
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Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
Description
This recipe brings together the richness of creamy peanut butter and butter mixed with powdered sugar to create a sweet, firm base. Incorporating slightly crushed Rice Krispies adds a crisp texture that contrasts with the smooth exterior chocolate coating. After shaping into small balls and chilling to firm up, the treats are dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate blended with vegetable shortening for glossy, even coverage that hardens when cooled. The process ensures a balance of creamy, crunchy, and chocolate elements.
Peanut Butter Balls serve well as easy-to-make snacks or dessert options, requiring refrigeration to set and maintain their shape. They are portable and can be stored cold until ready to serve, suitable for gatherings or personal treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal slightly crushed
- 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar. Stir in the Rice Krispies until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls, place on the prepared cookie sheet, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour the chocolate chips and shortening into In a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute and stir, then continue heating in 20 second intervals, stirring well after each interval until chocolate is melted. Stir until completely smooth.
- Dip the chilled peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate and place back on the cookie sheet. Chill until the chocolate is firm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 444IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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