Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Blossoms are a fun and easy treat combining crispy Rice Krispies cereal with a sweet peanut butter mixture, topped with a classic milk chocolate Hershey’s kiss. Ready in just 30 minutes, these no-bake bites are perfect for parties, holiday treats, or anytime you want a quick and delicious snack without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 24 milk chocolate Hershey’s kisses
Instructions
- Prepare the cereal: Pour your Rice Krispies cereal into a large mixing bowl and set it aside to be coated later.
- Make the syrup mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the light corn syrup and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, ensuring all sugar dissolves for a smooth texture.
- Add peanut butter and vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine cereal and syrup: Quickly pour the warm peanut butter mixture into the bowl with the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir well to coat the cereal evenly before the mixture starts to set.
- Form the balls: Using your hands or a spoon, roll the mixture into balls approximately 2 inches in diameter. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Add the Hershey’s kisses: Press one milk chocolate Hershey’s kiss gently into the center of each peanut butter krispie ball while still soft.
- Cool and set: Allow the peanut butter blossoms to cool completely at room temperature so they firm up before serving.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent the treats from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Work quickly when mixing and rolling the cereal mixture as it sets fast when cooling.
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter if you prefer more texture.
- Store the peanut butter blossoms in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to keep longer.
- Ensure the peanut butter is thoroughly blended to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
