If you are like me and can’t resist this amazing combo, you absolutely are going to want to make these Peanut Butter Balls. They are a like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups but in truffle form. These are perfect for a holiday dessert plate, but would also make a great Christmas gift for your neighbors. For this recipe, I invested in a new scoop. I like it because it is a little bit smaller, which is perfect for recipes like this. It is 1 tablespoon (vs. 1 1/2 in the other scoop) which makes it the perfect size for bite sized treats like this.
Add some crispiness. Make your peanut butter balls with Rice Krispies cereal for a little extra texture. Add 1/2 cup to the peanut butter mixture. Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy. You can replace crunch for creamy peanut butter in this recipe 1 for 1. Swap out the vanilla extract for rum extract. Use white almond bark or dark chocolate candy melts to cover peanut butter balls. For a festive touch, add colored sprinkles before the chocolate sets. This would be a great addition for the holidays.
These chocolate peanut butter balls freeze extremely well. When fully set, place a single layer in a large freezer bag. Lay flat in your freezer and freeze for up to four months. They can be eaten frozen, thawed in the refrigerator, or enjoyed at room temperature.
