Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies

white glass bowl filled with peanut butter balls with rice krispies. each ball is topped with either chocolate jimmies or crushed peanuts.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are just like your favorite Peanut Butter Balls but with a crispy filling thanks to the rice krispies! This delicious candy is great for the holidays and cookie trays! Truly, the perfect combination of sweet and salty! A must make for Christmas! // Mom On Timeout

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate covered peanut butter balls, chocolate peanut butter balls, peanut butter balls with rice krispies

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 178kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

2 cups crunchy peanut butter creamy peanut butter can also be used
½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick - softened
3 cups powdered sugar 3 to 4 cups
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups crispy rice cereal
16 ounces chocolate candy coating such as Ghirardelli melting wafers, Almond Bark or CandiQuik

Decorations (Optional)

¼ cup chocolate jimmies
¼ cup salted peanuts roughly chopped - optional

Instructions

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine peanut butter and butter together in a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
2 cups crunchy peanut butter, ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Gradually add in the powdered sugar, half a cup at a time, until mixture is nice and smooth and you can easily form balls.
3 cups powdered sugar
Stir in crispy rice cereal and use your hands if necessary to thoroughly incorporate into the peanut butter mixture.
2 cups crispy rice cereal
Shape into 1 inch balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes on the prepared baking sheet. (You can also freeze for 20 minutes.)
Melt candy coating following melting directions on package.
16 ounces chocolate candy coating
Dip the peanut butter balls into the chocolate using a toothpick or dipping tools.
Transfer to the parchment paper and sprinkle chopped peanuts or chocolate jimmies on top immediately.
¼ cup chocolate jimmies, ¼ cup salted peanuts
Let candy set up until the chocolate coating is firm.

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Notes

Storage Information: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

To Freeze: Flash freeze peanut butter balls for 20 minutes and then transfer to a freezer safe ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in refrigerator.

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