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Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls Recipe With Rice Krispies

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Description

Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that everyone will love. These sweet treats are perfect for any occasion, from a family gathering to a holiday party. The combination of creamy peanut butter and crispy rice cereal is simply irresistible.

Prep Time

The preparation time for this recipe is approximately 30 minutes.

Cook Time

There is no cooking required for this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, Rice Krispies cereal, and salt to the mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
  3. Using a wooden spoon, form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
  6. Remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator and dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
  7. Place the chocolate-covered balls back on the baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.
  8. Store the Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

These Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies can easily be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. They are a great make-ahead dessert option for holiday parties and potlucks.

Nutrition Info

Each serving of Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies (1 ball) contains approximately:
  • Calories: 168
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
  • Sodium: 76mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 16g
  • Protein: 2g

Recipe Tips

  • For a fun twist, try using crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
  • Make sure to chill the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator before dipping them in the melted chocolate to prevent them from falling apart.
  • If you don't have Rice Krispies cereal, you can use any other crispy rice cereal instead.
  • To make the chocolate coating extra smooth, add a little bit of vegetable shortening to the melted chocolate.

Enjoy these delicious Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies as a sweet and crunchy treat any time of the year!


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