Chocolate
Peanut Balls
By Kids
Cooking Activities
Sweet
peanut butter balls made with marshmallow crème and
crisp rice cereal, then dipped in smooth chocolate.
These no-bake treats are fun for kids to roll and
decorate, with adult help for melting chocolate.
- Category:
Dessert
- No Bake
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 20 minutes | Chill:
20–30 minutes | Yield: About
24–30 balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 (7 oz) jar
marshmallow crème
- 1½ cups crisp rice
cereal
- 1½ cups semisweet
chocolate chips
- 4 teaspoons
shortening
Instructions
- In a mixing
bowl, stir peanut butter and marshmallow crème
until smooth and well blended.
- Add crisp rice
cereal and stir until evenly coated.
- In a
microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and
shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring each
time until smooth.
- Roll cereal
mixture into small balls (about 1 inch).
- Dip each ball
into melted chocolate to coat, then place on
waxed paper.
- Chill until
chocolate is set.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can mix the cereal mixture and roll the
balls
- Adults should handle melting chocolate and hot
bowls
- Use a spoon or fork to dip and tap off extra
chocolate
- For less stickiness, chill the mixture 10
minutes before rolling
Variation Ideas
- Roll in sprinkles, crushed nuts, or coconut
while chocolate is wet
- Drizzle with white chocolate for a fancy look
- Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture
Notes
If melted chocolate thickens
while dipping, reheat briefly in the microwave and
stir. Store finished treats in the refrigerator
for best texture.
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