Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Balls

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Freeze/Chill

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    25 balls

  • Calories

    104 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Balls

Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Balls are bite-sized treats combining crunchy peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and Rice Krispies cereal, coated with melted chocolate candy. The mixture is chilled, shaped into balls, and dipped in chocolate to create a crisp, sweet exterior surrounding a chewy, nutty center. Served in mini muffin cups, they make portable snacks or party treats.

Description

This recipe begins by beating peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar until creamy, then folding in Rice Krispies cereal for a crunchy texture. Chilling the mixture helps it firm up, making it easy to shape into uniform balls. Each ball is placed in a mini paper cup for presentation.

The balls are then dipped individually into melted chocolate candy coating, which hardens into a shiny shell. This coating gives a contrasting snap outside while retaining the soft, crunchy interior. Proper refrigeration keeps the treats fresh and helps the coating set firmly.

Storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator preserves their texture and flavor for later enjoyment, making these peanut butter snacks convenient for gifting or casual snacking.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup peanut butter crunchy
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • chocolate candy coating
  • 54 mini muffin paper cups

Instructions

  1. Add peanut butter, margarine and sugar to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until combined. Mix in Rice Krispies until fully incorporated. Freeze for 30 minutes. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place each ball in a paper cup. Refrigerate.
  2. In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt candy coating while stirring constantly.
  3. One at a time, place a rice krispies ball on a fork and dip in the chocolate until fully coated. Place on a baking sheet, lined with wax paper and refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 69mg (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 205IU (4%) Vitamin C 1.4mg (2%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 104kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Potassium 69mg 1%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 205IU 4%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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

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