Ingredients

The following ingredients have 48 Servings
  • 2 cups crunchy peanut butter (creamy peanut butter can also be used)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick - softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (3 to 4 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 16 ounces chocolate candy coating
  • ¼ cup chocolate jimmies
  • ¼ cup salted peanuts (roughly chopped - optional)

Instruction

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine peanut butter and butter together in a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add in the powdered sugar, half a cup at a time, until mixture is nice and smooth and you can easily form balls.
  • Stir in crispy rice cereal and use your hands if necessary to thoroughly incorporate into the peanut butter mixture.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes on the prepared baking sheet. (You can also freeze for 20 minutes.)
  • Melt candy coating following melting directions on package.
  • Dip the peanut butter balls into the chocolate using a toothpick or dipping tools.
  • Transfer to the parchment paper and sprinkle chopped peanuts or chocolate jimmies on top immediately.
  • Let candy set up until the chocolate coating is firm.