Here’s a classic, no-bake treat that’s perfect for the holidays — Christmas Peanut Butter Balls! These bite-sized delights combine creamy peanut butter and chocolate with a festive twist. Easy to make and loved by all ages!
🎄 Christmas Peanut Butter Balls
🍽️ Makes about 30–40 balls
⏱️ Time: 20 minutes + chilling
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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4 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or crispy rice cereal)
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12 oz (340g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
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Optional festive sprinkles (red, green, white) or crushed candy canes for topping
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Mix the Base:
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In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
2. Form Balls:
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Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form mixture into 1-inch balls.
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Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Chill:
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Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
4. Dip in Chocolate:
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Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
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Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off.
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Return to parchment paper.
5. Decorate & Set:
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Before chocolate sets, sprinkle with festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes if desired.
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Chill again until chocolate is firm (about 15–20 minutes).
🎁 Tips:
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
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Add a pinch of sea salt to the chocolate for a salty-sweet twist.