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Christmas Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

These Christmas Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls are a festive and delightful treat combining crunchy Rice Krispies, creamy peanut butter, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut, all coated in a decadent layer of melted chocolate. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these bite-sized balls are easy to make and beautifully decorated with sprinkles for a colorful holiday presentation.

Ingredients

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Base Mixture

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 package (about 12 oz) chocolate chips
  • 1 square (about 1 oz) sweet chocolate
  • Holiday sprinkles or mini festive decorations (optional, for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, Rice Krispies cereal, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Once mixed, cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
  2. Form Balls: Remove the chilled mixture from the refrigerator. Using your hands, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls about 1 inch in diameter. If desired, roll the balls in red or green sprinkles for a festive touch. Place the formed balls on a tray and chill again until firm.
  3. Melt Chocolate: Set up a double boiler and gently melt the chocolate chips and sweet chocolate over low heat. Stir occasionally to ensure the chocolate becomes smooth and fully melted. Remove the bowl from heat once melted.
  4. Coat the Balls: Using a fork, dip each Rice Krispie ball into the melted chocolate. Roll to fully coat the ball in chocolate. Place the coated ball onto a sheet of parchment paper. While the chocolate is still soft, decorate with holiday sprinkles or mini festive decorations to enhance the holiday look.
  5. Chill and Set: Place the coated balls in the refrigerator and allow the chocolate to set for at least 1 hour. For longer storage or firmer coating, freeze the balls.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate coating is completely hardened, serve these sweet, crunchy, and festive Christmas Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls as a delicious holiday treat to delight family and friends.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, replace peanut butter and pecans with sunflower seed butter and seeds.
  • Ensure the chocolate is not too hot when dipping to avoid melting the rice krispie balls.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
  • Use festive sprinkles or edible glitter for extra holiday cheer.
  • Chilling the mixture before forming helps the balls hold their shape better during coating.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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