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Rice Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

Irresistible Rice Crispy Peanut Butter Balls You’ll Love

Try these no-bake Rice Crispy Peanut Butter Balls for a delightful treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Binding Mixture
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup Can substitute with honey or agave syrup
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar No substitutions recommended
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Chunky is preferable, can use almond butter or Nutella
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Avoid substitutions
For the Crunch
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal Consider using Cocoa Krispies for a chocolate twist

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Spatula
  • wax paper or silicone baking mats
  • ice cream scoop or spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup of corn syrup and 1 cup of powdered sugar over medium heat. Stir until it begins to boil, about 3–5 minutes.
  2. Remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  3. Fold in 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
  4. Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool for about 10–15 minutes, then roll into balls.
  5. Let the balls cool completely for an additional 20–30 minutes at room temperature.
  6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overboiling the corn syrup mixture to prevent hardening. Customize with chocolate or nuts as desired.

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