Gluten-Free Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls
No-bake peanut butter balls coated in chocolate. Creamy peanut butter filling is blended with softened butter and powdered sugar, then mixed with crispy Rice Krispie cereal. Shaped into balls and dipped in melted chocolate for a textured, sweet treat that requires refrigeration to set.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups Rice Krispie cerealcrispy rice cereal1:1budget-friendly alternative
- 1 16-ounce package chocolate CandiQuickmelting chocolate discs1:1brand substitution
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Instructions
- 1
Beat softened butter and creamy peanut butter together with an electric mixer until smooth
- 2
Add powdered sugar and beat until completely combined
- 3
Stir in Rice Krispie cereal
- 4
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
- 5
Shape mixture into balls and place on parchment paper
- 6
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour
- 7
Melt chocolate CandiQuick in the microwave or in a heavy bottomed saucepan over low heat
- 8
Dip balls in melted chocolate and return to parchment paper
- 9
Refrigerate until chocolate is set
Tips
Refrigerate peanut butter mixture before dipping for easier handling
Use low heat when melting chocolate to prevent scorching
Good to Know
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
Prepare through shaping step and refrigerate, then dip in chocolate when ready
Serve chilled directly from refrigerator
Common Mistakes
Do not skip initial refrigeration to avoid balls falling apart when dipped
Do not overheat chocolate to avoid grainy texture
Substitutions
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
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