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🍫🍚 Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls 🍚🍫

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Enjoy a delightful and easy-to-make treat with these Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these bite-sized goodies combine the crunch of Rice Krispies with the rich taste of chocolate. Ideal for parties, snacks, or just a simple dessert, these treats are sure to please both kids and adults alike.

📋 Ingredients:

  • 🍚 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 🍫 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 🍯 1/4 cup honey or light corn syrup
  • 🥄 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 🥛 1/4 cup peanut butter (optional)
  • 🌰 1/2 cup chopped nuts or mini marshmallows (optional)

📝 Directions:

Prepare the Mixture:

  1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  2. Add the honey (or light corn syrup) and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring until well combined.
  3. If using, stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, ensuring all the cereal is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
  5. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts or mini marshmallows for added texture and flavor.

Form the Balls:

  1. Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it is easy to handle but not completely set.
  2. Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You can use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to help with portioning.
  3. Place the formed balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Chill:

  1. Refrigerate the chocolate Rice Krispie balls for at least 30 minutes, or until they are firm and set.

Serve:

  1. Once set, transfer the balls to an airtight container for storage.
  2. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a delightful treat.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 90 kcal per ball

💡 Notes:

  • For a festive touch, roll the balls in sprinkles, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts before chilling.
  • These treats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
  • For a different flavor, try using white chocolate or butterscotch chips in place of the semisweet chocolate.

Enjoy your delightful Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls! 🍫🍚✨