Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
No bake peanut butter balls with rice krispies are a quick and easy snack that can be prepared in just minutes. They're perfect for a last-minute treat or to have on hand if you're hosting friends and family. But what if you don't like peanut butter? Anything with melted chocolate and powdered sugar is something I want to try What if you want to make these delicious treats ahead of time? We've got the answers to all your no bake peanut butter ball questions here.
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies recipe is a Christmastime favorite. This simple recipe is perfect for when you have little ones who want to help in the kitchen!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls:
Spending time with baking with your family and friends is one of my favorite things to do during the Holidays. Creating lasting memories that you will remember forever. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls recipe comes from one of our readers Marcia Smith who had a lot of fun baking with her daughter and grandchildren. Thanks Marcia for sharing this Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls recipe with our fans.
This recipe only takes 5 ingredients, most of which you probably already have in the pantry this time of year. My favorite part of this particular recipe is the crunch from the Rice Krispies! It also cuts down on the richness of the peanut butter, so you can enjoy more than one!
Melting Almond Bark can be tricky if you haven't done it before. Just melting on the stove top in a double boiler is how these are traditionally made, but you can also use a Pyrex glass bowl and just microwave it if you're more comfortable with it. So get that wax paper or parchment paper ready and let's prepare these no bake treats.
One tip we have for this recipe is to use a fork to dip the peanut butter balls into the Chocolate Almond bark, so they end up with a nice thin coating of chocolate over them. If you make coated Peanut Butter Balls every year, they do have dipping forks on Amazon which are made for this purpose.
Can I Substitute Peanut Butter?
Yes, absolutely! If you don't love creamy peanut butter you can use any type of nut butter that you prefer, such as cashew or almond butter. If you don't have any nut butters on hand, try using tahini, sunflower seed butter, or even pumpkin puree instead! Just be sure to adjust the amount of sweetener and other ingredients as needed for the best results. Or change things up with crunchy peanut butter in these no bake peanut butter balls with Rice Krispies.
Can I Freeze No Bake Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies?
Yes, you can freeze these treats for up to three months. To do so, simply place them in an airtight container and store them in the freezer. When ready to enjoy, thaw them at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving. This makes it easy to have a sweet treat on hand whenever you need it! I would line a cookie sheet with parhment paper and freeze them inidividually before transfering to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag so they don't stick together.
No bake peanut butter balls with rice krispies are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without having to turn on the oven. With just a few simple ingredients and some helpful tips from us, you now have everything you need to make this delicious snack anytime! Whether substituting different nut butters or freezing them for later enjoyment, no bake peanut butter balls are sure to become one of your go-to treats. Enjoy!
I love making Rice Krispie treats and other no bake treats for several reasons. Not only is the oven not needed you can make more at one time. When you bake a bunch of cookies you can only have so many sheet pans in the oven at once. Since we aren't using the oven we can knock out a double or triple batch in no time flat!
This recipe for no bake peanut butter balls with Rice Krispies is also versatile because you can change up the ingredients for your peanut butter filling but you could also swap out white chocolate, dark chocolate, colorful chocolate and then you could add a chocolate drizzle, candies or nuts on top of the balls to make them festive for a holiday or special occasions. Candy cane bits make this perfect for Christmas time.
Please try this no bake recipe this holiday season and see if you think it is the perfect treat for your family. Using a no bake peanut butter ball with Rice Krispies recipe can save you so much time when you need to get a lot of treats made in a hurry. The time it takes to melt chocolate down is the longest step in this recipe.
If you use a stand mixer to combine everything before the Rice Krispies you can save a lot of time too. You want to make sure to combine butter and powdered sugar well. The rest you can do by hand. Another pro tip is you can use a small cookie scoop to measure out even balls and make small balls or use a large scoop, tablespoon, small measuring cup or your hands to make larger balls.
A classic treat like crunchy Rice Krispies treats is great but this combines those flavors with peanut butter cups, those flavors (minus the marshmallow cream) all get a makeover into a new great recipe for no bake peanut butter balls with Rice Krispies. Are you ready to give this one a try?
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No Bake Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
This recipe was submitted by Marcia Smith and is a family tradition every Christmas! This recipe is easy to make with lots of helpers in the kitchen, so plan to let the kids join in the fun!
Ingredients
- 4 cups Powdered sugar, lightly packed
- 18 oz Creamy Peanut butter, see note
- 3 cups Rice Krispies
- 1/2 cup Margarine, 1 stick
- 1 pkg Good quality Chocolate Almond Bark
Instructions
Prepare a cookie tray with parchment or a silicone liner. You can also use a casserole dish. This will just be used for allowing peanut butter balls to sit and chocolate coating to harden.
In a large bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar and Rice Krispies. Mix ingredients together with hands & roll into balls. Dough will be thick. You can also use a wooden spatula but as dough thickens it's easier to work with your hands.
Scoop peanut butter ball dough out of the bowl with a 1/2" or medium cookie scoop and roll by hand into 2" balls. Set on prepared cookie tray or in a 9x13 dish.
Meanwhile, Melt 1 pkg Chocolate Almond Bark according to package directions. We melt it in a small sauce pan on the stove to keep the almond bark in a liquid consistency, with no reheating required.
Dip balls into bark with 1-2 forks. Each peanut butter ball should have a light but complete coating of chocolate. Let cool on prepared cookie tray.
Refrigeration is not required but for storage, store in a refrigerator until ready to serve. Best served cool or chilled.
Notes
Do not use any "natural" peanut butters for this recipe. Natural peanut butters mix be mixed prior to serving, and have oils that separate. For this recipe, choose a peanut butter that does not require mixing. Jif, Great Value Creamy Peanut Butter, or Aldi brands should work fine.
Allergen note: For a peanut-free version, we have tried Wow Butter brand sunflower butter. The taste is slightly different but the consistency is very similar and the peanut butter balls set up wonderfully. We recommend a test-run with a half recipe to see if you like the peanut-free version.
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 244Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 0mgSodium 120mgCarbohydrates 26gFiber 1gSugar 20gProtein 5g
Peanut Butter Balls
This recipe was submitted by Marcia Smith and is a family tradition every Christmas! This recipe is easy to make with lots of helpers in the kitchen, so plan to let the kids join in the fun!
Ingredients
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 18 oz Peanut butter, 1 jar, creamy
- 3 cups Rice Krispies
- 1/2 cup Margarine, 1 stick
- 1 pkg Chocolate Almond Bark
Instructions
- Mix ingredients together with hands & roll into balls.
- Melt 1 pkg Chocolate Almond Bark according to package directions.
- Dip balls into bark. Let cool on wax paper.
Recipe submitted by: Marcia Smith
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I made these last night, they are delicious!! My whole family loved them!!
WOO HOO! So glad they liked them!