Here’s a quick, fun, and no-bake recipe for Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls — perfect for parties, holidays, or a sweet snack anytime!
🍫 Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate, if preferred)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1/4 cup honey or light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: sprinkles, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts for coating
Instructions:
- Melt Chocolate & Peanut Butter:
- In a saucepan over low heat (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals), melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and honey together until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Mix with Cereal:
- In a large bowl, add Rice Krispies cereal.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold until well combined.
- Form Balls:
- Let the mixture cool slightly (so it’s easy to handle but still pliable).
- Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Optional Coatings:
- Roll balls in sprinkles, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts.
- Chill:
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
✅ Tips & Variations:
- Nut-free? Use sunflower seed butter or cookie butter.
- Sweeter version: Add mini marshmallows or use marshmallow fluff.
- Holiday flair: Use colored sprinkles for festive themes (red/green for Christmas, pastel for Easter, etc.).
Would you like a marshmallow-based version or one that’s gluten-free or dairy-free?