Quick Peanut Butter Bon Bons
Indulge in the perfect balance of creamy, crispy, and chocolatey goodness with these Quick Peanut Butter Bon Bons—a no-bake treat that’s as easy to make as it is irresistible! Featuring just six simple ingredients, including creamy peanut butter, buttery crisped rice cereal, and a smooth semi-sweet chocolate coating, these bite-sized delights come together in only 20 minutes of prep time. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and the satisfying crunch of cereal, these bon bons are a crowd-pleasing dessert for parties, holiday trays, or an anytime indulgence. Plus, their no-cook preparation makes them foolproof for chefs of any skill level. Serve them chilled for the ultimate peanut butter-chocolate experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.25 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1.5 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened butter. Mix well until smooth and fully incorporated.
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, stirring well to combine after each addition. The mixture should be thick and dough-like.
Gently fold in the crisped rice cereal, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.
Once all the balls are formed, refrigerate them for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth. If desired, add the shortening to the chocolate to create a smoother consistency.
Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled bon bon into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing it back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
Let the chocolate-coated bon bons set at room temperature or refrigerate them for faster results.
Once the chocolate is firm, transfer the bon bons to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 245.9 g | 315% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.3 g | 466% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2199 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 593.2 g | 216% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.1 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 406.9 g | ||
| Protein | 85.8 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 47.6 mg | 264% | |
| Potassium | 1658 mg | 35% | |
*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.
