Description
Delicious no-bake Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls made with crispy cereal, creamy peanut butter, a touch of sweetness, and coated in rich melted chocolate. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and are great for gluten-free snacking when using certified ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy base for the cereal.
- Add Cereal: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until all the pieces are evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture, ensuring a sticky but manageable texture.
- Form Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms to form compact balls. Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Balls: Refrigerate the formed balls for 20 to 30 minutes until they become firm and easier to dip in chocolate.
- Melt Chocolate: While the balls chill, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the chocolate is smooth and glossy.
- Dip in Chocolate: Remove the chilled Rice Krispie balls from the fridge and dip each one into the melted chocolate, coating them completely. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Set the Coating: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated balls for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Store and Serve: Keep the finished treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. Serve chilled and enjoy your easy, delightful dessert!
Notes
- Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a peanut-free version.
- Drizzle with white chocolate for an attractive decoration.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top before the chocolate sets to enhance flavor.
- Ensure Rice Krispies cereal is certified gluten-free if dietary restrictions apply.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
