Lisa Anderson
@lisaflowanderson
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls
These delicious Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls are a perfect treat for any occasion. Made with creamy peanut butter, crisp rice cereal, and coated in rich semisweet chocolate, they are easy to make and irresistible!
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
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Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time5 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings48
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups
- 1/2 cup
- 4 cups
- 3 cups
- 2 cups
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls.
Step 1
Begin by assembling all the essential ingredients for this delightful treat.
Step 2
In a saucepan, gently melt the peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring frequently until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crisp rice cereal with confectioners' sugar, ensuring they are well mixed.
Step 4
Pour the warm peanut butter blend over the cereal mixture and stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
Step 5
The result will be a crumbly yet cohesive mixture that can easily be shaped into balls.
Step 6
Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and arrange them on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
Step 7
Cover the balls with plastic wrap and refrigerate until they firm up, which may take anywhere from 3 hours to overnight.
Step 8
When you're ready to coat the balls, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler, keeping the heat on low to maintain a smooth consistency.
Step 9
Take a peanut butter ball and dip it into the melted chocolate, using two forks to roll it around until it is fully coated.
Step 10
Lift it out carefully, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the pot, and place it on a wire rack set over parchment paper.
Step 11
Repeat this delightful process for the remaining balls.
Step 12
Finally, refrigerate the chocolate-coated peanut butter balls until the chocolate sets completely before indulging in these irresistible treats.
Step 13
Enjoy the sweet satisfaction of your homemade creations!.