Description
These Christmas Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls are a delightful holiday treat that combine crunchy Rice Krispies with creamy peanut butter, all coated in rich chocolate and festive sprinkles.
Ingredients
Rice Krispies cereal
Peanut butter
Powdered sugar
Unsalted butter
Vanilla extract
Chocolate chips
Coconut oil (optional)
Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Krispies cereal, peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, adding coconut oil for a smoother consistency if desired.
- Dip each Rice Krispie ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place back on the parchment paper.
- Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle with holiday sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunbutter. These treats can keep for a week in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Christmas, Chocolate, Rice Krispie Balls, Holiday Treats, Desserts