Crunchy Cool Peanut Butter Balls
Indulge in the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and cool with these irresistible Crunchy Cool Peanut Butter Balls! This no-bake dessert is a quick and easy treat, combining the nutty richness of creamy peanut butter, the natural sweetness of honey, and the satisfying crispness of rice cereal. Coated in a luscious layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate, these bite-sized delights are perfect for snacking, dessert tables, or gifting. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry staples, these peanut butter balls are as simple to make as they are delicious. Plus, they’re conveniently chilled for a refreshing treat that’s as fun to eat as it is to make. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, these crunchy delights are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and honey. Stir until fully blended.
Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
Fold in the crispy rice cereal gently, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture without crushing the cereal.
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chill the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
While the balls are chilling, melt the chocolate chips (and coconut oil, if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.
Once the peanut butter balls are chilled, dip each ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick to coat evenly. Return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Place the chocolate-coated balls back in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.4 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.3 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2565 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 585.8 g | 213% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 331.2 g | ||
| Protein | 87.2 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 37.9 mg | 211% | |
| Potassium | 1795 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
