crunchy peanut butter balls
This is a recipe I got from a neighbor many years ago. I make these sweet and crunchy treats at Christmas and then again for Easter. I've also made these tasty candies using Cocoa Krispies (instead of Rice Krispies) and smooth peanut butter instead of crunchy. Another traditional family favorite!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
55 Min
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
20-24 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cups peanut butter, crunchy
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 3 1/2 cups rice krispies cereal
- 16 ounces milk chocolate melting wafers
How To Make crunchy peanut butter balls
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Step 1In a large bowl, combine the butter, peanut butter, confectioner's sugar and rice krispies.
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Step 2Mix well with hands until well combined. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
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Step 3Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Form chilled peanut butter mixture into 1 1/2" balls and place on prepared cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 35-40 minutes.
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Step 4When ready to dip peanut butter balls, melt chocolate in microwave, being very careful not to burn.
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Step 5Dip each egg into melted chocolate and place back onto prepared cookie sheet, drizzling extra chocolate over top to hide and holes left from dipping.
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Step 6Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to "set", then place into an airtight container with waxed paper between the layers.
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Step 7If I've used all of the melted chocolate and I have some peanut butter balls left, I usually just wrap them in a square of waxed paper. Just roll them in the waxed paper and twist each end shut.
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Step 8Makes 25-30 candies, chocolate dipper and/OR wrapped.
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Discover More
Category:
Other Snacks
Keyword:
#Peanut butter
Keyword:
#rice krispies
Keyword:
#confectioners' sugar
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Nuts
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