This classic recipe for Peanut Butter Crunch Balls is really easy to make and you don’t even have to turn on the oven to have the perfect sweet chocolate treat.
I have to admit, sometimes, baking feels like a chore. Especially around the holiday season. We all have so much to do, and then you add baking dozens of cookies on top of it. The problem with cookies is that they bake in batches and then you have to be glued to the kitchen while they do so.
That’s why I really like this recipe for Peanut Butter Crunch Balls. They’re really easy and they’re the perfect balance between sweet, decadent, rich, and a bit salty if you choose to top them with flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
To make these, you just need a few simple ingredients. Peanut butter, toasted rice cereal, powdered sugar, and chocolate chips. I like to use natural peanut butter, but as long as it’s creamy, it will work great. I love the crunch the crispy rice cereal gives to these and who doesn’t like a little bit of chocolate around Christmas? I use semi-sweet chocolate chips, but dark chocolate would be nice too.
They’re easy to make and they keep really well in the fridge, so I like to make a bunch the week before company comes over so I don’t have to think about making something sweet when they get here. That leaves me more time to focus on the actual meal, like this Perfect Pork Rib Roast.
Making Peanut Butter Crunch Balls
These are so simple to make and there’s no baking needed! (Though we will need melted chocolate.)
First you’ll mix together the peanut butter, rice cereal, and confectioners’ sugar until they are well combined. Roll that mixture into balls, using about 1 tablespoon per ball. I like to use a medium sized cookie scoop.
Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and pop in the freezer to set. This gives you time to get the chocolate ready.
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler on the stove over medium-low heat until it’s thin enough to coat the peanut butter balls. Roll each ball in the melted chocolate, let any excess chocolate drip off, and place back on the baking sheet once completely coated. If you’d like, sprinkle on some sea salt. It not only enhances the flavors, but nice flaky salt looks beautiful too!
Place the crunchy peanut butter balls in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate and then serve.
I know you’ll love these Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls! It’s the perfect bite when you need a sweet, salty, and crunchy snack.
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Peanut Butter Crunch Balls Recipe
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
DESCRIPTION
This classic recipe for Peanut Butter Crunch Balls is really easy to make and you don’t even have to turn on the oven to have the perfect sweet chocolate treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup toasted rice cereal, like Rice Krispies
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 + 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional – flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Mix together the peanut butter, rice cereal, and confectioners’ sugar well.
- Roll them into balls, using about 1 tablespoon per ball. I like to use a medium sized cookie scoop.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment and pop in the freezer to set.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a double boiler over medium-low heat until it’s thin enough to coat the balls.
- Roll each ball in the chocolate and place back on the baking sheet once coated. If you’d like, sprinkle on some sea salt.
- Place the crunch balls in the fridge for 30 minutes to set the chocolate and then serve.
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Notes
- These keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for a week or two, so they are great to make ahead before a party.
This post originally appeared in November 2018 and was revised and republished in December 2023.