Saturday, December 28, 2019

Crispy Peanut Butter Balls


These are my favorite ones I've made! They have just enough sweetness and that added crunch is perfect, plus they make a big batch so I don't have to double the recipe! These were perfect neighbor treats for Christmas! Recipe and picture from Craving Some Creativity.


Ingredients 

3 1/2 Cups Cocoa Rice Krispies (I used regular, not chocolate) 
16 oz peanut butter creamy or crunchy, your preference, 2 cups 
1/2 cup Butter 1 stick 
1 lb powdered sugar 1/2 bag 
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate melting wafers 

Instructions 

Soften (not melt) butter. In a mixer, beat butter and peanut butter together until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar, 2/3 cup at a time and combine between additions until blended. With spoon or spatula, fold in rice krispies. Roll small balls (1-1.5" in diameter) in hands and chill in refridgerator at least 1 hour. 
Melt chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. Dip chilled balls into chocolate. Scoop out with a fork and gently shake off excess chocolate. Place on wax paper to cool.