Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Balls

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These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Balls are creamy, lightly crunchy, and finished with a smooth chocolate coating that sets up beautifully. The ingredient balance gives you rich peanut butter flavor without being heavy, plus that classic Rice Krispie snap that keeps every bite interesting. They’re quick to make, easy to portion, and look polished enough for sharing, gifting, or sneaking straight from the fridge.

Every time I post this recipe video on my Facebook page, it goes viral (5.2 million views and counting!). I just know you’ll love my version of these tasty little treats.

Ingredient Notes + Variations

This recipe keeps things classic, but every ingredient has a job to do. The balance is what gives these Peanut Butter Balls that soft bite with just enough crunch and a smooth chocolate finish.

• Salted butter – Adds richness and a little salt to balance the sweetness
• Creamy peanut butter – Stick with creamy for the smoothest texture
• Powdered sugar – Blends in easily and keeps the centers soft
• Rice Krispies cereal – Light crunch without overpowering the peanut butter
• Melting chocolate or chocolate chips – Use a good quality melting chocolate or feel free to use any kind of chocolate chips you have on hand (dark, semi-sweet, milk or even peanut butter chips will do).
• Vegetable oil – Or coconut oil helps the chocolate melt smoothly and coat evenly

How to Make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Balls

This is a pretty easy recipe to make. Simply prepare the filling, scoop into balls then freeze. Melt the chocolate then dip the frozen peanut butter balls into the chocolate. Then once they are all finished they chill until the chocolate hardens! For full recipe details, including ingredients and measurements needed, see the printable recipe card and helpful video down below.

Step 1: Melt the Base

Microwave the butter and peanut butter until smooth, stopping to stir so it doesn’t overheat.

Step 2: Mix It All Together

Stir in powdered sugar, then gently fold in the Rice Krispies until evenly combined.

Step 3: Scoop and Shape

Use a 2-teaspoon scoop for uniform balls. Roll smooth and freeze briefly so they hold their shape.

Step 4: Melt the Chocolate

Heat chocolate with vegetable oil in short bursts, stirring until silky.

Step 5: Dip and Set

Roll each frozen ball in chocolate, tap off excess, then chill until the coating hardens.

Tips for Success

• Dipping utensil: you could use a specialty fondue utensil for these peanut butter balls but you could also use a fork just as easily! Using a fork can be a little messier but it gets the job done.
• To thin out chocolate: if your chocolate is still too thick for dipping, add in another teaspoon of vegetable oil and mix away. Be careful though, if you add too much oil, the chocolate won’t stick to the peanut butter ball.
• For smooth chocolate: you either need more vegetable oil or the chocolate mixture still needs some microwaving to melt all the way.
• Chocolate is hardening too fast: first things first, work quickly. Secondly, there is no shame in popping that chocolate back in the microwave for 10 seconds to get it loose again.
• The filling is sticking to my dipping utensil: either the filling is too cold or the chocolate is too hot! Adjust accordingly and try again.

These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Balls hit that sweet spot between creamy, crunchy, and chocolate-coated perfection. Make a batch once and you’ll understand why they never last long. The printable recipe card is below. Have a great week, friends! 🙂

Variations

• Use dark or white melting chocolate for a different finish
• Add a pinch of flaky salt on top before the chocolate sets
• Swap half the peanut butter for almond butter for a twist
• Drizzle with contrasting chocolate instead of fully coating

Recipe for Peanut Butter Balls FAQ:

More Peanut Butter-y Recipes to Try

• Buckeyes Recipe
• Scotcharoos Recipe
• Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
• Peanut Butter Blossoms
• Peanut Butter Energy Bites

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