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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
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

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How to Make Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

  1. 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.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal.
  4. Pour the hot peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies mixture.
  5. Stir thoroughly using your hands until evenly combined. (Note: Mixture will be warm).
  6. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  7. Place the balls on wax paper-lined cookie sheets.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  9. 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.
  10. Place the double boiler over a pan of simmering water; stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  11. Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  12. Place the coated peanut butter balls back onto the wax paper-lined cookie sheets.
  13. 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

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