No Bake Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
Crunchy Rice Krispies meet creamy peanut butter in these quick no-bake balls that set in minutes and delight every time.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together 1 cup creamy peanut butter and ½ cup unsalted butter until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.1 cup creamy peanut butter, 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- Remove from heat, then whisk in 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined and glossy.2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fold in 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal until every flake is coated and the mixture holds together.3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Let cool 5 minutes on the counter so it’s easier to handle without sticking.
- Use a 1-tablespoon scoop to shape into balls, placing them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes, before serving.
Notes
Chilling the mixture for 3 minutes before scooping makes shaping easier and prevents sticking.
I found that freezing them for up to 4 weeks still preserves the crisp texture.
Using cold, damp hands helps form perfectly round, smooth balls without extra powdered sugar.