Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are a delicious little candy you can make so easily in your own kitchen. A perfect candy for the holidays, an after school snack, a party, or any time you just need a sweet chocolate-peanut butter treat.
Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
We all love a good Rice Krispie treat, so these Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are a fun take on that classic. They’re like a mashup between traditional peanut butter balls and Rice Krispie treats that make it a crave-worthy sweet, crunchy, creamy snack.
If you love the combo of peanut butter and chocolate, then these recipes are for you! No Bake Peanut Butter Pie | Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Balls | Homemade Snickers Bars | Reese’s Sandwich Cookies | Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake
The Ingredients
(the exact measurements and full recipe instructions are below in the easy to print recipe card):
- Creamy peanut butter – crunchy peanut butter also works well.
- Butter – use regular salted butter
- Powdered sugar – powdered sugar adds sweetness to the peanut butter filling and helps turn it into a sort of dough to be rolled into balls. Be sure not to use regular granulated sugar, which will not give good results in this recipe.
- Rice Krispies cereal – slightly crush the cereal before adding it to the recipe.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – we like the flavor of semi-sweet chocolate and it doesn’t burn quickly when melting, but any chocolate you like will work well. Remember, white chocolate and milk chocolate are notoriously fickle and can be difficult to melt without burning.
- Vegetable shortening – the shortening helps thin the chocolate and give it just the right texture for dipping.
How to Make Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar.
- Stir in the Rice Krispies until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls, place on the prepared cookie sheet, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour the chocolate chips and shortening into In a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute and stir, then continue heating in 20-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until chocolate is melted. Stir until completely smooth.
- Dip the chilled peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate and place back on the cookie sheet. Chill until the chocolate is firm.
Tip: I had extra chocolate left over, so I drizzled a bit over top of the peanut butter chocolate balls to make a pretty pattern. You can even do this with a different type of chocolate for a pretty contrast.
- The finished candies are very firm when you take them out of the refrigerator, so if you prefer them to be soft, allow them to sit on the counter at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
How To Package for Gifting:
These peanut butter balls make a great gift! Here are some ideas:
- Box – Line a small cardboard gift box with parchment paper and fill the box with the candies. Add the top of the box and tie closed with a ribbon. Add a card and it’s ready for gift giving.
- Mug – Fill a pretty mug with the chocolate peanut butter candies and add a packet of hot cocoa and maybe a coffee shop gift card. Wrap the mug with clear gift wrap and tie up with a ribbon.
- Gift Tin – Line a cookie tin with parchment paper, fill with the Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies, cover with the lid, and attach a note.
- Plate – Buy a plate from a dollar store or use a plate you already have that you do not need to be returned. Arrange the peanut butter balls on the plate and wrap with cellophane, add a bow, and add a notecard. Be sure to indicate that the plate is a part of the gift.
How to Store Leftovers:
Keep the peanut butter balls in an airtight food storage container. They will stay fresh at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to five days.
More Chocolate Ball Candy Recipes:
- Peanut Butter M&M Balls
- White Chocolate Peppermint Oreo Balls
- Chocolate Coconut Balls
- Best Rum Balls
- Oreo Balls
Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal slightly crushed
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar. Stir in the Rice Krispies until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls, place on the prepared cookie sheet, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour the chocolate chips and shortening into In a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute and stir, then continue heating in 20 second intervals, stirring well after each interval until chocolate is melted. Stir until completely smooth.
- Dip the chilled peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate and place back on the cookie sheet. Chill until the chocolate is firm.
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104 comments on “Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies”
These are always a huge hit with family and friends. Absolutely yummy! Thanks for sharing…
Thanks Heather!
These were a major hit! Thank you!
Yay! Thanks Heather!
These are the easiest cookies to make and they come out perfectly every time. I dip them using a skewer and then cover the hole with chocolate sprinkle mix!
Thanks Joanne!
Easy to make and very delicious! I added crushed nuts in my recipe!
Thanks Nini!
Super easy to make and very delicious
Thanks Nicky!
Salted or unsalted butter?
Hi Liza. We prefer to use unsalted, but either will work fine.
Can you freeze these?
Hi Teresa. Yes, these freeze well in an airtight container. Make sure they cool completely before freezing.
So easy to make and SOOOO good! I’d never used the Rice Krispies and now that I have, I’ll never make them without again!
Thanks Kami!
Can I substitute the shortening?
Hi Antoinette. Coconut oil or vegetable oil will work as substitutions.
It was a hit last year so making them again this year. Everyone raved about them.
Thanks Teri!
Hi Teri, can you tell me aorix how many this made fir you and what, size balls yiy eolked? Im failing to see the quantity 1x recipie makes?
This is the authentic recipe. I tried a different one that was a dud. Ended up tossing it and starting over with this recipe. PERFECTION
Thanks Cherie!
if you love peanut butter and chocolate these will hit the craving . Super moist inside. I made mine small so i got 60 of them. Will make again!!!!!!!!
Thank you Sandra!
These are by far the best!!
I made one change in this recipe, I used Cocoa Krispies instead of regular, they are outstanding!!!!
Thank you Joni! Nice substitution!
Easy to make & my family loves them
I’m glad to hear that Donna!
Amazing!
Curious if you think I would need to make any adjustments if I do 1c Rice Krispies and 1c Coconut?
Thanks Alicia. I think those amounts would work fine with the existing recipe. Sounds delicious!