Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

Indulge your cravings with these irresistible Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls! Perfect for gifting, parties, or a sweet treat anytime. This easy recipe combines creamy peanut butter, crispy Rice Krispies, and rich chocolate for a delightful flavor explosion. Make a batch today and experience pure chocolate-peanut butter bliss!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 289.7 kcal

Protein 8g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 ounces milk chocolate Hershey bar
1 tablespoon paraffin wax

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How to Make Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat. Add 1 cup creamy peanut butter and stir until completely smooth and well blended.
Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal.
Pour the hot peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies mixture.
Stir thoroughly using your hands until evenly combined. (Note: Mixture will be warm).
Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
Place the balls on wax paper-lined cookie sheets.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
While the peanut butter balls chill, prepare the chocolate coating. Combine 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, 4 ounces milk chocolate Hershey bar (or equivalent), and 1 tablespoon paraffin wax (optional) in the top of a double boiler.
Place the double boiler over a pan of simmering water; stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
Place the coated peanut butter balls back onto the wax paper-lined cookie sheets.
Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate is firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

40g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls?

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls?

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls has approximately 289.7 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls are Butter, Smooth Peanut Butter, Powdered Sugar, Rice Krispies, Chocolate Chips, Hershey Bar. See the full list with measurements above.