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Peanut butter balls with Rice Krispies combine the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter for one crunchy delicious bite.

For more of this classic flavor combo try Peanut Clusters, Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, and Peanut Butter Chews.

Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Balls stacked on a white plate
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Calling all the peanut butter lovers out there! These peanut butter rice crispy balls are everything you’d want in a mini dessert, and more!

Here’s why we love them:

  • So much flavor! Crunchy, smooth, and chocolatey all in one bite. Doesn’t it sound perfect?
  • Perfect Finger Dessert. No utensils or plates required! Just grab and go. These also make great little snacks.
  • Easy to make and store (and quick snack). Keep them in your fridge and when that sweet tooth emerges, grab a couple and enjoy.

Make these peanut butter balls for your next dinner party and everyone will thank you. You could even wrap up a few of these and deliver to a friend that needs a little something sweet to make their day.

rice krispies coated in peanut butter mixture.

How to Make Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS. Add peanut butter, margarine and sugar to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until combined. Mix in Rice Krispies until fully incorporated. Freeze for 30 minutes. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place each ball in a paper cup. Refrigerate.

CHOCOLATE COATING. In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt candy coating while stirring constantly.One at a time, place a rice krispies ball on a fork and dip in the chocolate until fully coated.

SET. Place on a baking sheet, lined with wax paper and refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Note. Make sure it’s airtight so that the peanut butter balls stay nice and crispy fresh. You could even sprinkle a few things on top of these peanut butter balls before the chocolate sets. Sprinkles, cookie crumbs, crushed candy bits, chopped nuts, etc!

rice krispie balls coated in chocolate

TIPS, Variations + Storing info

Chocolate chips are always a safe bet. They have a good consistency when they melt and they always taste perfect. If you want them to look a little more uniform, use a chocolate with a higher percentage of cocoa butter. This chocolate can be a little more expensive but it’s worth it in the end. It will melt perfectly and have a shiny shell once it’s dipped and set.

Use white chocolate for the coating. Just be sure to use the vanilla or white chocolate candy coating instead of the milk chocolate. You can also use dark chocolate too if that’s what you prefer.

Variations:

  • Drizzle with white chocolate
  • Drizzle with caramel sauce
  • For even more of a chocolatey taste try using chocolate rice krispies instead of the normal ones!
  • If you want them to be creamier decrease the amount of cereal you add, if you want them to be crunchier add more rice krispies
  • Add in a cup of shredded coconut for even more flavor and texture.

Once set, STORE these goodies in an air-tight container. They last in the fridge for up to a week, but we have a feeling they won’t last that long.

After the chocolate has fully set place these in an airtight and freezer safe container and FREEZE for up to 6 months.

Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies in the center stacked on a white plate

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5 from 9 votes

Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Balls

By: Lil’ Luna
Peanut butter balls combine the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter for one crunchy delicious bite.
Servings: 25 balls
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Freeze/Chill: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups rice krispies cereal
  • chocolate candy coating
  • 54 mini muffin paper cups

Instructions 

  • Add peanut butter, margarine and sugar to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until combined. Mix in Rice Krispies until fully incorporated. Freeze for 30 minutes. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place each ball in a paper cup. Refrigerate.
  • In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt candy coating while stirring constantly.
  • One at a time, place a rice krispies ball on a fork and dip in the chocolate until fully coated. Place on a baking sheet, lined with wax paper and refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 75mg, Potassium: 69mg, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 205IU, Vitamin C: 1.4mg, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 0.9mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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9 Comments

  1. JULIE NOLES says:

    5 stars
    YUMMMM!!!!

  2. Miriam Leff says:

    Do these freeze well?

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Yes, they do! Once the chocolate is set, you can freeze for up to 6 months.

  3. Lizzy says:

    5 stars
    Thanks will definitely try it looks yummy thank you ver much Love it

    1. LilLunaTeam says:

      Let me know how they turn out. I would love to hear!

  4. Metha says:

    Why do you want my email for your recipe?

  5. Karen says:

    5 stars
    These are amazing and turn out perfect every time!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Yay! I am happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

  6. ana maria says:

    5 stars
    My son adores these! THank you