Description
Sweet meets salty in these irresistible Reeses Peanut Butter Balls, a nostalgic treat that blends creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate. Chocolate-lovers and dessert enthusiasts will savor each bite of this classic no-bake confection perfect for holiday gatherings or midnight cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Binding/Sweetening Ingredients:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Coating/Preparation Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend creamy peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and crispy Rice Krispies until a uniform consistency forms.
- Carefully roll the mixture into compact, bite-sized spheres approximately one inch in diameter, positioning each on a wax paper-covered baking tray.
- Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for a minimum of 30 minutes to firm up their structure and enhance flavor melding.
- Utilize a microwave-safe container to melt chocolate chips and vegetable shortening, heating in brief 30-second increments and stirring between each interval until achieving a silky, glossy texture.
- Delicately immerse each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coating by gently rotating and draining excess chocolate.
- Return the chocolate-covered balls to the wax paper-lined baking sheet, positioning them with adequate spacing to prevent touching.
- Place the tray back in the refrigerator, allowing the chocolate coating to solidify completely, which typically takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once set, transfer the Reeses Peanut Butter Balls to a serving platter and savor the decadent combination of chocolate and peanut butter.
Notes
- Swap Rice Krispies with gluten-free cereal for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the perfect crunch.
- Use dark chocolate or dairy-free chocolate chips to create a more complex flavor profile and accommodate different dietary needs.
- Chill the peanut butter mixture for 15 minutes before forming balls to make shaping easier and prevent sticky hands during preparation.
- Store these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 53 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg