Peanut Butter Balls

This peanut butter balls recipe has been passed down in our family for several generations. There's not a Christmas that goes by that we don't make them.

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Rich and buttery, these old-fashioned peanut butter balls are a “no bake recipe” straight from grandma’s recipe box. Rice Krispie treats are crushed and mixed with smooth peanut butter and powdered sugar to create an irresistible filling before being coated in melted chocolate.

Psst, you can also make a low-carb version with these keto chocolate peanut butter balls.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter No-bake Cookies | Peanut Butter Brownies

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS INGREDIENTS

You will need:

• 1 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• ⅓ cup butter at room temperature
• 1 bag of chocolate chips

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

Swap Ingredients: You could use Cornflakes or oatmeal flakes instead of Rice Krispies. You could also use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy. I have a friend who adds a touch of honey or cream cheese to the filling mix as well.

Change the Chocolate: I typically use melted milk chocolate for dipping these balls but you could use dark chocolate or white chocolate as well.

Fun Toppings: You can serve them plain or add sprinkles on top for a festive finish for a party dessert or DIY gift. Everyone will beg you for this simple recipe because it’s the best!

HOW TO MAKE THIS PEANUT BUTTER BALLS RECIPE

STEP ONE: Place the cereal in a baggie and use a rolling pin to crush it.

STEP TWO: In a medium bowl add peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar.

STEP THREE: Add crushed cereal on top of ingredients.

STEP FOUR: Mix ingredients until completely combined. It should form a dough-like ball.

STEP FIVE: Roll into small balls. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

STEP SIX: Melt chocolate chips in the microwave 2/3 cup at a time. Add a splash of corn oil to melted chocolate, if needed, to thin it out.

STEP SEVEN: Roll the balls in melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.

STEP EIGHT: Add the sprinkles and gingerbread men candy while the chocolate is still wet, optional.

STEP NINE: Ready to eat when chocolate is set! You can pop them in the fridge to help speed up this process if you’d like.

STORAGE

IN THE FRIDGE: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze peanut butter balls for up to 3 months. Just make sure to store them in an airtight, freezer-safe container. I would suggest putting them in the freezer on the parchment paper on a cookie sheet until they’re totally frozen. Once you’re ready to eat more, just remove and allow to thaw in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.

Looking for a simple homemade candy? Peanut butter balls are it! This recipe is totally no-bake. The filling is crushed Rice Krispies with smooth peanut butter and powdered sugar. Then, they’re dipped in melted milk chocolate and chilled. I know you’ll enjoy these rich, delicious homemade peanut butter balls!

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Peanut Butter Balls

5 from 8 votes

This peanut butter balls recipe has been passed down in our family for several generations. There's not a Christmas that goes by that we don't make them.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Servings 30

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup butter room temperature
• 1 bag chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Place cereal in a baggie and use a rolling pin to crush it.
• In a medium bowl add peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar.
• Add the crushed cereal to the top of ingredients.
• Mix ingredients until completely combined. It should form a dough-like ball.
• Roll into small balls. Place in fridge for at least 2 hours.
• Melt chocolate chips in the microwave 2/3 cup at a time. Add a splash of corn oil to melted chocolate, if needed, to thin it out.
• Roll balls in melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.
• Add the sprinkles and gingerbread men candy while the chocolate is still wet, optional.
• Ready to eat when chocolate is set! You can pop them in the fridge to help speed up this process if you'd like.

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Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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