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Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls

Delightful Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls: Easy No-Bake Treats

Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls are quick, no-bake treats combining creamy peanut butter and crunchy rice cereal, perfect for any festive gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter can substitute with almond or cashew butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter optional vegan alternative: coconut oil
  • ½ cup powdered sugar use less for a lower-sugar version
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract can be replaced with almond extract
  • 3 ½ cups crispy rice cereal ensure it's gluten-free if necessary
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 9 ounces chocolate coating (semi-sweet or dark) try white chocolate for variation

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • parchment-lined baking sheet
  • double boiler or microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and unsalted butter. Blend until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
  2. Gradually sift in powdered sugar and stir until thick. Gently fold in crispy rice cereal until uniformly coated.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
  4. Melt chocolate coating in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Add vegetable oil if needed for consistency.
  5. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and return to the baking sheet.
  6. Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for quicker setting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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