Description
These Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls are delightful no-bake treats featuring a creamy peanut butter and butter base mixed with crispy Rice Krispies cereal and powdered sugar, all coated in smooth melted chocolate. Perfectly sized for snacking, these peanut butter balls offer a nostalgic and indulgent bite of sweet and crunchy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces melting chocolate (wafers or bars)
Instructions
- Combine Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter and melted salted butter until smooth and well combined using a handheld mixer or a sturdy rubber spatula. The mixture should be creamy and thoroughly mixed.
- Add Cereal and Powdered Sugar: Gently stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture. Then add the powdered sugar and mix thoroughly to form a firm, cohesive mixture.
- Shape and Chill: Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper. Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the peanut butter mixture. Lightly grease your hands and roll each portion into a ball about the size of a walnut. Place the balls onto the lined cookie sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt and Dunk: Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval to prevent burning, until completely smooth. Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate to fully coat it. Place the coated balls back onto the lined baking sheet.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls for 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set and firm. Once set, they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- To make shaping easier, lightly grease your hands or lightly dust with powdered sugar before rolling.
- Store peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for a different texture.
- Use dark, milk, or white melting chocolate based on your preference.
- For a festive touch, drizzle with contrasting chocolate or sprinkle with sea salt before chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 peanut butter balls (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
