Hello, dear readers! Today on Ineskohl Kitchen, I’m excited to bring you my deliciously sweet, crunchy,
and rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls recipe. They are traditionally made during festive seasons, but
why limit ourselves, right? Lets make every day a celebration! This recipe was inspired by a cherished
family member, and they’ve since become a favorite year-round treat. They make great gifts for
occasions like Mothers Day, Fathers Day, and Easter too!
Ingredients:
• 2 cups of confectioners’ sugar
• 2 cups of crispy rice cereal
• 2 cups of creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• For the chocolate coating:
• 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips and
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable shortening
Instructions:
1. Start by taking a small saucepan _ Add in your unsalted butter and melt it over medium heat.
2 Once the butter has melted, stir in the vanilla extract Tum off the heat.
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3. Add the peanut butter to the pan. Stir until the mixture becornes creamy and smooth. If needed, turn
the heat back on to medium to help everything blend faster
4. In a large bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal and confectioners’ sugar. Pour the butter and peanut
butter mixture over it
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5. Now, ifs time for some stirring! Blend everything together until the sugar isnt visble anymore. This
step requires a bit of patience, but it vÄll ensure that the sugar and cereal are fully coated with tie
creamy peanut butter mixture.
6. After nxing, you’re to form the balls. Use a small ice cream scoop or a spoon to create even
portions of the mixture. Drop them onto a baking sheet lined vhth parchment paper sprayed with
nonstick spray
T Wet your hands slightly to prevent the mixture from sicking, then roll the portims into round balls.
8. Place the balls into the fridge to set They need a few hours to harden, but you can also leave
them overnight for cmvenience-
9. Vvhen the balls are ready prepare the chocolate coating- Combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips
and vegetable shortening in a bond ami melt them in a microwave. Be sure to stir the mixture every
15 seconds to ensure it melts evenly.
10. Dip the chilled peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate. ensuring they are fully coated. Place
them back onto the baking sheet
11. Pop the tray back Tito the fridge for about IS minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.
And there you have it, dear friends, a batch of Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls that are as delightful to
present as gifts as they are to eat. These scrunvtious delights strike a perfect balance between
sweetness, creaminess. and crunchiness. Get creative and try them out this weekend! Don’t forget to
share your creations on social media and tag — I love seeing your versions! Happy cooking,
everyone!