Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls
Crunchy, chocolatey, and delightfully chewy, Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls are a no-bake treat perfect for holidays and parties.
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Double Boiler
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soft butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Chocolate Coating
- 1 package chocolate chips (about 12 oz)
- 1 square sweet chocolate (1 oz)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, soft butter, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in Rice Krispies, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut until fully combined.
- Chill mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll mixture into bite-sized balls and place them on a tray. Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
- In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and sweet chocolate square, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball into melted chocolate using a fork. Let excess chocolate drip off.
- Place dipped balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until chocolate is set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Add festive sprinkles or crushed peppermint on top before the chocolate sets for a holiday twist. You can substitute pecans with walnuts or omit them for a nut-free version.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Fat: 7g