Peanut Butter Balls with Coconut and Rice Krispies
 
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Peanut Butter Balls that are taken up a notch with coconut and a little crunch from Rice Krispies and Chunky Peanut Butter. A flavor combo you will love! The perfect treat to share on holidays or just for fun! Great candy to make with kids.
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Recipe type: Homemade Candy
Cuisine: Holiday
Serves: 65-100
Ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 1 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • Chocolate chips or Almond Bark for dipping. White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, or Butterscotch chips.
Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened butter, peanut butter, coconut, and Rice Krispies. Mix well.
  2. Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop or a regular spoon, form mixture into tbsp-sized balls. Roll it carefully in your hands to make smooth circles. If it is sticking to your hands, try freezing it for a few minutes before forming into balls.
  4. Place formed balls an inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Once all the balls are formed, place entire cookie sheet in the freezer for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Right before you pull them out to dip, prepare the chocolate or almond bark for dipping. Use small glass dishes to melt your chocolate or almond bark in the microwave. Remember to add a tsp of canola or vegetable oil if you are using chocolate chips. This will help them not seize. Microwave in short increments and stir in between until chocolate is melted.
  6. Use a fork or toothpick to dip each chocolate. Gently shake off excess chocolate and place carefully back on the prepared cookie sheet that the other balls are on.
  7. If you want to add sprinkles, add them now before the chocolate sets.
  8. Let dipped peanut butter balls set. I like to move each one to a mini-cupcake liner as pictured.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. They can also be kept in the fridge if desired. Peanut butter balls should stay good for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/peanut-butter-balls-coconut-rice-krispies/