The Best Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls on a plate with a bite taken out of one of the PB balls

The Best Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

These easy chocolate covered peanut butter balls are made with creamy peanut butter, crispy Rice Krispies, and rich milk chocolate. A family favorite for Christmas!

Prep Time30

Chill20

Total Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate covered peanut butter balls, Christmas candy, no bake peanut butter balls, peanut butter balls recipe

Servings: peanut butter balls

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups crisp rice cereal
16 ounces milk chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts
¼ cup finely chopped roasted salted peanuts (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, adding about one cup at a time. Once combined, gently stir in the crispy rice cereal until evenly distributed.
Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper.
Place the chocolate chips or melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10–15 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate on the stovetop using a double boiler.
Use a fork to dip each ball in the melted chocolate coating. Let the excess drip off, and gently place each peanut butter ball on the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if desired. Freeze for 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate coating is firm.
Remove the peanut butter balls from the baking sheet and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Storing leftovers: Store chocolate covered peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Freezing: Once the chocolate has set, place the peanut butter balls in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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