Crispy Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls

Crispy Old Fashion Peanut Butter Balls are the perfect no bake treat for you and your family and only has six ingredients. These crispy peanut butter balls are simple to make and are a great snack for your kids or even for gift giving. They’re delicious, versatile and are perfect for making ahead of time.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 72 pieces

Calories: 97 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cups - creamy peanut butter
½ cup - butter
3 ¾ cups - confectioners’ sugar
3 cups - Rice Krispies
4 cups - milk chocolate chips
¼ cup - shortening

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until combined.
Slowly add in confectioners’ sugar and beat until smooth; Stir in cereal.
Use a small cookie scoop to shape mixture into 1 inch balls.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until chilled.
Line baking sheets with wax paper.
Meanwhile, place chocolate chips and 1/4 cup shortening in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 15 second increments until melted; stir until smooth.
Dip balls into melted chocolate allowing excess to drip off.
Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Let stand until set.

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