Chocolate Rice Krispies Balls

Rice Krispies are all very well for breakfast and served with a splash of milk, but that isn’t the only way you can enjoy them. Add chocolate to Rice Krispies, along with peanut butter, coconut, vanilla, and other goodies, and you can make the most amazing sweet treat!

You can judge the ingredients and amounts, reduce or increase the sweetness or try a different cereal.

This is a recipe made in two parts. First, you will roll the ingredients together to make the Rice Krispie balls and after that, you will dip them in melted chocolate. Melting the chocolate is the only cooking you will need to do to make these but you will have to let the Rice Krispie treats chill in the freezer for several hours so they hold together.

That’s the hardest part of the whole recipe – being patient enough to resist sinking your teeth into one before they’re ready!

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

Rice Krispie cakes and Rice Krispie balls are easy to make and you can even buy them from bakeries now. But unless you want to spend several dollars on just one of these tasty bites, it’s best to make your own from scratch. That way you know exactly what’s gone into them and you’re going to love their wonderful flavor and chewy texture.

How to Serve Them:

Chocolate Rice Krispie balls make a great snack or dessert, or you can enjoy one as a late morning or afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea, as a “pick me up” type of treat.

Ingredients:

• Rice Krispies
• Peanut butter
• Pecans
• Butter
• Shredded coconut 
• Vanilla
• Chocolate chips
• Sweet chocolate

How to make Chocolate Rice Krispies Balls:

Step 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice krispies, peanut butter, pecans, butter, shredded coconut, and vanilla. 

Step 2. Chill for 1 hour. 

Step 3. Form the mixture into evenly sized balls, and freeze for 4 hours. 

Step 4. Combine the chocolate chips and sweet chocolate square in a bowl that is microwave safe. 

Step 5. Heat for 30 seconds at a time until smooth. 

Step 6. Dip the balls into the melted chocolate, and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to set. 

Step 7. Allow the chocolate to set before serving. 

Everyone loves Rice Krispie treats and this childhood favorite still appeals to grownups everywhere. There’s something so unique and perfect about these wonderfully chewy snacks.

Can You Make Them Ahead?

Yes, you can make these tempting bites in advance if you wish.

Storage Instructions:

These sweet treats should be fine in an airtight container in the fridge. They should stay crisp and chewy for up to 3 days but after that will begin to go stale.

Variations and Substitutions:

Add anything you want into these, such as M&Ms, Skittles, mini marshmallows, dried cranberries, or anything else you have in the pantry and want to throw in.