A sweet-and-salty holiday classic! These peanut butter balls are extra special thanks to the crunchy Rice Krispies and the rich chocolate coating. Perfect for Christmas trays, gifting, or anytime you want an easy no-bake treat.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Balls
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 tbsp soft butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Rice Krispies
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
For the Chocolate Coating
- 1 package chocolate chips
- 1 square sweet chocolate
Instructions
1. Make the filling
- In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, soft butter, vanilla, Rice Krispies, pecans, and shredded coconut.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer until firm enough to shape.
- Roll the mixture into small balls.
- Return the balls to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
2. Prepare the chocolate coating
- In a double boiler, melt:
- the chocolate chips
- the square of sweet chocolate
- Keep the heat on low so the chocolate stays smooth and soft.
3. Dip the balls
- Drop each chilled ball into the melted chocolate.
- Use a fork to lift and gently roll each ball so it gets fully coated.
- Place coated balls on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate until fully set.
Storage
- Store in the fridge.
- They freeze extremely well—great for making ahead for the holidays!
Notes
- Very popular at Christmas time (you’ll see why! 😄).
- You can refrigerate the balls overnight or even freeze them before dipping to make the process easier.
