Easy Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls

Craving dessert but too tired to bake something? This easy Rice Krispie peanut butter balls recipe by Creations by Kara is the way to go! This dessert treat does not require baking, so you don’t need to heat your oven. It has a perfectly sweet and nutty taste and a chewy and crunchy texture that you will surely love.

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These Rice Krispie balls only require 5 ingredients – corn syrup, powdered sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, and Rice Krispies cereal. It will only take you a couple of minutes to prepare these treats – 15 minutes, to be exact, and they are ready to serve. If you love peanut butter and Rice Krispies, try this quick and easy dessert recipe! Everyone of all ages will surely enjoy these peanut butter balls, especially the kids.

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Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls Ingredients

• 1 cup of corn syrup or honey
• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 1 cup of peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 4 cups of Rice Krispies cereal

Note: if you use chunky peanut butter, make sure to add more as it contains a lot of nuts

How to Make Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls

Step 1:

Place a pot over heat. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 cup of corn syrup. Continuously mix until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat.

Step 2:

Add 1 cup of peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until well combined and smooth.

Step 3:

Add 4 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and mix to coat.

Step 4:

Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the mixture into the prepared pan. Let them cool for a couple of minutes until cool enough to touch.

Step 5:

Once they are cool enough to touch, form them into balls. Serve and enjoy!

Easy Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls