Name: Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1 cup creamy no stir peanut butter; 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 ½ cups rice krispies cereal; 12 oz Semi sweet chocolate chips , or chocolate melting wafers

These Peanut Butter Balls With Rice Krispies are a holiday must make dessert! Rice krispies add the best crunchy texture to this classic recipe.

These are the best peanut butter balls!

Peanut butter balls are a holiday tradition and one that I make every year.

Today I’m sharing my personal favorite way to make this classic Christmas dessert.

The rice krispies in these peanut butter balls add a delicious crunch and texture, making these one of our favorite no bake treats to whip up for the holidays!

All you need is just 5 ingredients to make this super simple and tasty dessert.

Peanut butter balls are a must have during the holidays, and our family loves this recipe! It’s always a hit and I usually make a double batch because everyone loves them.

With just a few basic ingredients, you can make this delicious no bake Christmas treat!

Ingredients you need

Salted Butter
Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter
Rice Krispies Cereal
Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips: or substitute melting wafers
Powdered Sugar

ingredients needed to make peanut butter balls with rice krispies

How to make peanut butter balls with rice krispies

Step 1: Use either a stand mixer or hand mixer to combine the peanut butter and melted butter until smooth.

Step 2: Add in the rice krispies until combined. Next, add the powdered sugar. Once the mixture becomes too hard to mix, finish mixing it together by hand using a rubber spatula.

Step 3: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to drop peanut butter balls onto the baking sheet.

Roll the batter into balls with your hands to form a round shape. Place the peanut butter balls with rice krispies in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes. This will make them not be so sticky and easier to dip into the melted chocolate.

Step 4: Melt the semi sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-30 second increments, until smooth.

three bowls with melted peanut butter, rice krispies, and powdered sugar

peanut butter mixed together with rice krispies and powdered sugar

Recipe Tip

You can also use chocolate melting wafers for dipping peanut butter balls.

Dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate then place them back onto the lined baking sheet.

Step 5: Place the balls back in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden until firm.

dipping a peanut butter ball into melted chocolate

How to store

Once hardened, place the peanut butter balls in an airtight bag or container and store them in the fridge. This recipe also freezes well, so if you find yourself with extra just pop them in the freezer.

This would also be a great way to make a Christmas recipe ahead of time and freeze it for a week or two until you’re ready to serve them!

I love all things peanut butter and chocolate, and these rice krispies truffles did not disappoint!

Not only are they easy, but they taste amazing. You just can’t go wrong with a classic favorite like peanut butter balls.