Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies

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Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies

🧾 Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smooth dipping)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the filling

  1. In a bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth.
  2. Mix in powdered sugar until thick.
  3. Fold in Rice Krispies gently.

2. Shape

  • Roll mixture into 1-inch balls
  • Place on parchment-lined tray
  • Chill 30 minutes until firm

3. Dip in chocolate

  1. Melt chocolate chips (with oil if using) in microwave or double boiler.
  2. Dip chilled balls, coating completely.
  3. Return to parchment paper.

4. Set

  • Chill until chocolate is firm

🎄 Tips & Variations

  • Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles before chocolate sets
  • Drizzle with white chocolate
  • Use dark chocolate for richer flavor
  • Add vanilla or a pinch of salt to filling

❄️ Storage

  • Refrigerator: 1–2 weeks
  • Freezer: Up to 2 months

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