Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
These easy, no-bake peanut butter balls are a beloved vintage holiday treat—crispy, creamy, chocolate-coated, and utterly irresistible. Perfect for gifting, cookie trays, or late-night cravings. A little crunch, a lot of nostalgia, and pure holiday joy in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- chill time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups powdered sugar
1½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (helps smooth the chocolate)
Optional: holiday sprinkles or flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Add powdered sugar and stir until fully combined. Gently fold in Rice Krispies.
Roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes.
Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a heatproof bowl until smooth.
Dip each ball into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
Place on parchment and decorate with sprinkles or sea salt if using. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 2g