Recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Balls (2024)

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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Balls are absolutely delicious! They’re so good, they are practically irresistible. The crispy texture is a wonderful addition that really compliments and enhances the peanut butter flavor.

This recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Balls is such an easy recipe that the kids will enjoy helping making these. I even read reviews that said 96 year old Grandmas are still making them. What a great Christmas tradition!

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These are perfect to add to your holiday cookie trays, to help fill up those little gift tins, and it makes enough to fill up a large Christmas platter for guests or sit around in candy dishes.

I used to make cookies for days, these are so much easier because there’s no baking. No shoving hot cookie sheets in the freezer to cool down quickly so the next batch doesn’t burn!

YES, I’m sure my freezer wasn’t happy with me, but I do remember doing that trying to get all the cookies done to take to work the next day. And then you must have enough for the kids to give to their teachers, the mail man.. neighbors, pretty much everyone! You know how crazy it gets.

Planning ahead wasn’t one of my strong points when my kids were young and money was short.

These come together in very little time and you can make them ahead. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Balls also keep for days in the fridge, if you can hide them good enough that is.

Now if you have a handy dandy cookie scoop it’s way less messy, you could also use 2 teaspoons and put a little butter on your hands to roll.

I found it helps to chill the mixture at least 30 minutes, before trying to roll the balls, then chill the balls 30 minutes to an hour before dipping in the chocolate. You’ll also need a few toothpicks for dipping.

I used the double boil method with a sauce pan over boiling water to melt the chocolate and turn the burner down to low when your ready to dip. This way the chocolate stays warm and workable while your dipping.

Use a toothpick on the bottom and let the excess drip back into the pan. If you can, have someone else add the sprinkles while they’re still warm, that will help them set into place.

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Yield: About 30 balls

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Balls are absolutely delicious! They're so good, they are practically irresistible. The crispy texture is a wonderful addition that really compliments and enhances the peanut butter flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies
  • Sprinkles

Chocolate Dip:

  • 24 oz Chocolate Almond Bark
  • 2 ounces paraffin wax or 2 ounces shorting

Instructions

  1. Melt butter and while hot, stir in peanut butter.
  2. Mix well and add vanilla, powdered sugar and Rice Krispies. Chill 30 minutes.
  3. Use cookie scoop or 2 teaspoons to scoop and roll in with hands lightly until balls forms, not too much pressure or they'll start to come apart.
  4. Place on wax paper on a cold cookie sheet and chill 30 minutes to an hour.
  5. If using: paraffin shred on a box grater then add to the chocolate in a double boil and heat until melted and combined, (or you can melt in microwave safe bowl, 30 seconds at a time while stirring in between, being careful not to overheat).
  6. Dip balls into melted chocolate mixture with toothpick.
  7. Place on waxed paper and add sprinkles before they cool.
Nutrition Information

Yield 30Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 303Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 8mgSodium 124mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 4gSugar 10gProtein 8g

Nutrition data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix, and should only be used as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate.

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FAQs

Why are my peanut butter balls are too sticky? ›

If your butter was too soft or if the peanut butter you're using is too thin, the filling can get a little soft and sticky as you're rolling. The refrigerator can fix that—stop what you're doing and chill the bowl of filling for 15 minutes in the refrigerator before trying again to roll into balls.

What to do with too much peanut butter? ›

Here are 20 deliciously creative ways to put your favorite peanut butter jar to use.
  1. Coat the bottom of an ice cream cone. ...
  2. Make salad dressing. ...
  3. Spread on pancakes, waffles, or crepes. ...
  4. Use it as a butter substitute. ...
  5. Make dessert pizza. ...
  6. Make nutter butter s'mores. ...
  7. Drizzle it over popcorn. ...
  8. Blend into smoothies.
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Are rice krispies gluten free? ›

You may think that classic Kellogg's Brand Rice Krispies are gluten-free because rice is a naturally gluten-free grain, but they are made with malt flavoring. The malt is derived from barley which is a gluten-containing grain. Therefore, they are definitely NOT gluten-free!

How do you fix runny peanut butter balls? ›

If the mixture is soft or runny, you can add more powdered sugar until it is firm enough to roll. Step 2. Scoop 1 teaspoon of peanut butter mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until you've used all the mixture.

What happens to your body when you eat peanut butter every day? ›

Peanut butter packs many health-promoting nutrients that benefit heart health, blood sugar, and weight management. The nut butter might help you get a good night's rest and help you feel full longer.

Does peanut butter raise blood pressure? ›

The potassium content in peanut butter can help regulate blood pressure levels by counteracting the adverse effects of sodium. Additionally, the impressive magnesium content aids in relaxing blood vessels, supporting healthy blood pressure levels.

What happens if you eat a spoonful of peanut butter a day? ›

Lowers heart disease risk: Oleic acid is one of the main fats in peanut butter, and it helps regulate cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Are M&Ms gluten-free? ›

The following Mars candies have no gluten-containg ingredients: M&Ms (except pretzel, crispy, and potentially seasonal items) Milky Way Caramel Bars (not the original Milky Way Bar) Snickers Bars.

Are cheerios gluten-free? ›

Our oats are then skillfully milled into oat flour that is verified to be gluten free through continuous sampling and empirical testing. We then test multiple composited samples of finished product to ensure that every production lot meets the FDA's standard for gluten-free foods.

Are Doritos gluten-free? ›

The final verdict: Are Doritos safe to eat if you're gluten-free? Most Doritos flavors aren't gluten-free; the only one that does earn the gluten-free label is the Simply White Organic Cheddar Doritos.

How do you fix sticky peanut butter? ›

The trick is to mix it with something else such as,
  1. Powdered Milk.
  2. Oatmeal.
  3. Powdered sugar.
  4. Graham Crackers.
  5. Rice Crispies.
Jan 15, 2018

Why are my protein balls so sticky? ›

Why are my protein balls so sticky? If for some reason the batter is sticky or too wet and not coming together, there is too much liquid and not enough binder. This can happen depending on the protein powder you are using. You can either add more protein powder or some kind of flour.

How do you make peanut butter less sticky for babies? ›

If it seems thick or sticky, thin it out more with additional water. Choose creamy natural peanut butter without added sugar. Offer a small amount on a spoon or spread a thin layer onto a 1-2 finger-size piece of toast. Stop feeding baby when they turn their head away and close their mouth.

How do you keep peanut brittle from getting sticky? ›

#5 - Overall, eliminate opportunities for moisture

Whether it's during the cooking, cooling, or storage process, moisture and humidity can ruin the best batch of brittle in minutes, leaving you with a soggy, sticky mess. This is why eliminating moisture anywhere you can is our top tip on how to store peanut brittle.

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