Peanut Butter Balls

A chocolate dessert on a plate, with Peanut butter

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.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes

Chill Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Servings

Calories 98kcal

Ingredients

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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