Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies

5 from 91 votes

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.

Prep Time15

Chill time35

Total Time50

Course: candy, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies

Servings:

Calories: 412kcal

Author: Jill

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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