Description
These Christmas Peanut Butter Balls are a festive and delicious treat that combines creamy peanut butter and crispy rice cereal, all coated in rich semisweet chocolate. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they’re easy to make and sure to please everyone with their sweet and crunchy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and rice cereal until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating evenly.
- Place the coated balls back on the wax paper and allow them to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the peanut butter balls if you prefer them to set more quickly.
- For an extra holiday touch, you can sprinkle a little bit of holiday-themed sprinkles on top of the chocolate before it sets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes