Joanna Gaines' No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Joanna Gaines' No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Balls
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
For the Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces almond bark, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For Garnish
- 1/8 cup colorful sprinkles, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture is well combined and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Gradually add the confectioners' sugar to the peanut butter mixture, beating with the hand mixer until a thick, dough-like paste forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Using a spatula, gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until it is evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture. Avoid overmixing to keep the cereal crunchy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Line a baking sheet with a non-stick silicone mat or parchment paper. Roll the peanut butter mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should get approximately 20-24 balls.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Prepare a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (ensure the bowl does not touch the water). Add the chopped almond bark and vegetable oil to the bowl. Stir occasionally until the almond bark is completely melted and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Using a fork or a dipping tool, carefully dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Lift the ball, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off, then return it to the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
While the chocolate coating is still wet, immediately sprinkle the colorful sprinkles over each peanut butter ball. Repeat with the remaining balls.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is completely set.
⏱️ 30 min
- 9
Once set, transfer the peanut butter balls to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
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Joanna Gaines' No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Balls
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
For the Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces almond bark, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For Garnish
- 1/8 cup colorful sprinkles, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture is well combined and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Gradually add the confectioners' sugar to the peanut butter mixture, beating with the hand mixer until a thick, dough-like paste forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Using a spatula, gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until it is evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture. Avoid overmixing to keep the cereal crunchy.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Line a baking sheet with a non-stick silicone mat or parchment paper. Roll the peanut butter mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should get approximately 20-24 balls.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Prepare a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (ensure the bowl does not touch the water). Add the chopped almond bark and vegetable oil to the bowl. Stir occasionally until the almond bark is completely melted and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Using a fork or a dipping tool, carefully dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Lift the ball, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off, then return it to the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
While the chocolate coating is still wet, immediately sprinkle the colorful sprinkles over each peanut butter ball. Repeat with the remaining balls.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is completely set.
⏱️ 30 min - 9
Once set, transfer the peanut butter balls to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. Enjoy!