Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Crunch Balls
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Crunch Balls are easy, no-bake treats with a creamy peanut butter center, crunchy rice cereal, and a smooth chocolate coating. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a sweet and crunchy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 48 balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or crunchy for added texture)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal
- 16 oz chocolate candy coating or melting wafers
- Optional: chocolate jimmies, chopped salted peanuts
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix peanut butter and softened butter in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla, then gradually add powdered sugar until thick and firm.
- Gently fold in crispy rice cereal.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on tray.
- Chill in refrigerator 30 minutes or freeze 20 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate in microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each ball in melted chocolate, let excess drip off, then return to tray.
- Sprinkle with jimmies or peanuts if using.
- Let chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If mixture is too soft, add more powdered sugar.
- Use melting wafers or almond bark for a glossy finish.
- Chill balls before dipping to help coating stick.
- Decorate with seasonal sprinkles for festive occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
