Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
These chocolate peanut butter balls combine a sweet, buttery peanut butter center with crisp Rice Krispies and a smooth semisweet chocolate coating. Crunchy peanut butter adds little bits of peanuts throughout, giving each bite a satisfying mix of creamy filling and crunch.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Sturdy spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Medium microwave-safe bowl
- Fork
- Small spoon for optional drizzle
Ingredients
- 2 cups crunchy peanut butter no-stir
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons canola oil or coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stir together the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and Rice Krispies in a large bowl until well combined.
- Roll into 1-inch balls. If sticky, continue rolling until they hold together; lightly coat your hands with nonstick cooking spray if needed.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Combine the chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 60 seconds, then stir until smooth. If needed, microwave for an additional 30 seconds and stir again.
- Dip the balls one at a time, using a fork to roll them gently in the chocolate.
- Lift each ball, let excess chocolate drip off, and return it to the parchment.
- Drizzle with any remaining melted chocolate, if desired.
- Let the coating set completely before serving or storing.