Description
These Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls are a fun, no-bake dessert made with crispy rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, and rich melted chocolate. They’re perfect for snacks, parties, and holiday gifts. Easy to make and customize with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
- Rice Krispies Cereal: 3 cups (use gluten-free if needed)
- Peanut Butter: 1/2 cup (creamy or crunchy)
- Honey or Light Corn Syrup: 1/2 cup
- Chocolate Chips: 1 cup (semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate)
- Butter: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Optional Toppings: Sprinkles, crushed nuts, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Melt Peanut Butter Mixture: Combine peanut butter, honey (or corn syrup), and butter in a saucepan. Melt over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix with Cereal: Pour melted mixture over Rice Krispies in a large bowl. Stir gently until evenly coated.
- Form Balls: Allow mixture to cool slightly. Roll into 1 to 1.5-inch balls with greased hands. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt Chocolate: Microwave chocolate chips in 20-30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Coat Balls: Dip balls in melted chocolate and place back on the baking sheet. Add toppings if desired.
- Chill & Set: Refrigerate for 30 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
Notes
- Store at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 3 months.
- For nut-free options, replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (Melting & Mixing)
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American