Description
Festive Christmas chocolate rice krispie balls deliver sweet holiday cheer with minimal effort. Chocolate-coated marshmallow treats sprinkled with seasonal charm make delightful desserts you can quickly craft for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Peanut Butter:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 package (12 ounces / 340 grams) chocolate chips
- 1 square (1 ounce / 28 grams) sweet chocolate
Binding Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Rice Krispies
Texture and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture by combining peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, Rice Krispies, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut in a large bowl, mixing thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up and become easier to handle.
- Shape the chilled mixture into compact, uniform balls approximately 1 inch in diameter, ensuring consistent size for even coating.
- Optional: Roll some balls in festive red or green sprinkles for additional holiday charm.
- Return the shaped balls to the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour to maintain their structure.
- Create a double boiler and melt chocolate chips and sweet chocolate over low heat, stirring periodically until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Using a fork, carefully dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Gently place the chocolate-coated balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- While chocolate remains soft, sprinkle with additional holiday decorations or festive sprinkles for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the decorated balls for 30 minutes or until chocolate sets completely firm.
- For extended preservation, transfer to an airtight container and store in freezer, maintaining their delightful texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before rolling to prevent sticky hands and ensure compact, well-formed balls that hold their shape perfectly.
- Experiment with different nut variations like almonds or walnuts to customize the flavor profile and accommodate personal preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut oil for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the rich, indulgent taste of the original recipe.
- Keep a small bowl of cold water nearby when rolling balls to prevent mixture from sticking to your hands, creating smoother, more uniform treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 277
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg