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Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

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Delicious and easy-to-make Peanut Butter Balls combining creamy peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and sweet powdered sugar, all dipped in smooth semi-sweet chocolate for a perfect no-bake treat.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy no stir peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 ½ cups rice krispies cereal
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chocolate melting wafers)

Instructions

  1. Combine Peanut Butter and Butter: Use a KitchenAid or hand mixer to thoroughly combine the creamy peanut butter and melted salted butter until smooth.
  2. Add Rice Krispies: Gradually add the rice krispies cereal to the peanut butter mixture and mix until evenly incorporated.
  3. Mix in Powdered Sugar: Add the powdered sugar to the bowl and continue mixing to combine completely, ensuring the mixture is well blended.
  4. Finish Mixing: When the mixture becomes too stiff for the mixer, use a rubber spatula to fold and mix it together until uniform.
  5. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking during chilling and dipping.
  6. Form Peanut Butter Balls: Use a cookie scoop to portion out the batter onto the baking sheet, then roll each scoop into a ball with your hands.
  7. Chill the Balls: Place the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before dipping.
  8. Melt the Chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently until smooth.
  9. Dip the Balls in Chocolate: Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, then place it back onto the lined baking sheet.
  10. Chill until Firm: Refrigerate the chocolate-dipped balls until the chocolate coating is firm and set.
  11. Store: Keep leftover peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days or freeze for several weeks to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Use no-stir peanut butter for easier mixing.
  • Chilling the balls before dipping helps the chocolate stay on better and prevents melting.
  • For variation, try using dark chocolate or white chocolate coatings.
  • Store in a cool place to prevent melting, especially in warm climates.

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