Description
Irresistible chocolate rice krispie balls combine marshmallow, cocoa, and crispy cereal for a delightful treat. Sweet spheres offer rich chocolate flavor with crunchy texture that satisfies dessert cravings completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 ml) peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 3 cups (710 ml) Rice Krispies cereal
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Melt Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, gently melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter, stirring consistently until achieving a glossy, uniform liquid consistency.
- Enhance Flavor: Introduce vanilla extract and salt to the melted chocolate mixture, then fold in mini marshmallows, ensuring even distribution throughout the warm chocolatey blend.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the luxurious chocolate-marshmallow mixture over Rice Krispies cereal in a spacious mixing bowl, methodically folding until every cereal grain is completely coated with the decadent mixture.
- Shape Treats: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, compress and roll the chocolatey cereal mixture into uniform spheres, carefully placing each delicate ball onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the chocolate Rice Krispie balls for approximately 30 minutes, allowing them to firm up and develop a satisfying, compact texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several days or refrigerate for extended freshness.
Notes
- Manage Chocolate Consistency: Melt chocolate gently at low power to prevent burning or seizing, stirring every 15 seconds for smooth, glossy texture.
- Control Marshmallow Incorporation: Add marshmallows when chocolate mixture is warm but not scorching to maintain structural integrity and prevent clumping.
- Perfect Ball Formation: Use slightly damp hands when rolling to prevent mixture from sticking and create uniform, compact spheres without cracking.
- Storage Strategy: Keep treats in single layer between parchment paper to prevent sticking and maintain crisp texture, consuming within 3-5 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg