Description
A simple no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter with the satisfying crunch of Rice Krispies cereal. These peanut butter rice balls are perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (optional, for coating)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for melting and drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture.
- Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Using your hands, scoop portions of the mixture and roll into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up the balls.
- Optional: Roll the chilled balls in powdered sugar before serving.
- Optional: Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the chilled peanut butter rice balls.
- Return the balls to the refrigerator for a few more minutes to set the chocolate.
- Serve the peanut butter balls with Rice Krispies.
Notes
- For uniform balls, use a cookie scoop.
- A pinch of salt can enhance flavors.
- Experiment with sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- Add crushed pretzels or nuts for extra crunch.
- Incorporate shredded coconut or roll in coconut flakes for a coconut variation.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Freeze for up to three months in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 balls
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: N/A