Description
Passed down from a 96-year-old neighbor, this timeless recipe blends creamy peanut butter with crisp rice cereal for that perfect melt-in-your-mouth meets satisfying crunch combo. We’ve doubled the batch for holiday gifting (or just because) and added some modern twists like a hint of sea salt, a touch of vanilla, and optional mix-ins for a gourmet spin.
Ingredients
5 cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup unsalted butter
8 cups confectioners’ sugar
6 cups crisp rice cereal
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
½ tsp sea salt (optional, enhances flavor)
2 cups white chocolate chips (optional, for marbling or drizzle)
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Optional Mix-Ins or Toppings
Chopped roasted peanuts for extra crunch
Crushed pretzels or toffee bits
Sprinkles, flaky sea salt, or edible glitter for decorating
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
Add vanilla and sea salt if using. Gradually mix in confectioners’ sugar, then fold in crisp rice cereal.
Roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Chill in the freezer for 1–2 hours.
Melt semisweet chocolate chips (and white chocolate if using) in a double boiler or microwave.
Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place back on wax paper.
Before chocolate sets, decorate with toppings or drizzle with white chocolate.
Chill for at least 1 more hour until fully set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 3 hrs
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 130 / Ball
- Sugar: 11g / Ball
- Fat: 7g / Ball
- Carbohydrates: 13g / Ball
- Protein: 2g / Ball