Description
Homemade peanut butter crunch chocolate bites combine creamy texture with rich chocolate and crispy elements. Crunchy snacks provide quick energy and delightful flavor combinations for chocolate and peanut butter enthusiasts you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces (454 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups crunchy (all-natural, unsweetened) peanut butter
- 2 cups crisped rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface for the chocolate bites to rest.
- Mixing: Blend crisp rice cereal, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a mixing bowl. Fold ingredients with a rubber spatula until thoroughly combined and uniform in texture.
- Portioning and Chilling: Form uniform balls using a cookie scoop, placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate the clusters to solidify while preparing the chocolate coating.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each session. Continue until chocolate is almost completely melted, avoiding overheating.
- Dipping and Finishing: Immerse each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate using a fork, allowing excess to drip off. Gently place coated bites back on the parchment-lined sheet, ensuring they do not touch. Allow chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes until the coating hardens completely.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for crisp rice cereal, peanut butter, and chocolate chips to ensure consistent texture and taste.
- Control Chocolate Melting: Microwave chocolate in short intervals, stirring frequently to prevent burning and achieve smooth, glossy coating.
- Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigerate peanut butter balls before and after chocolate coating to help maintain shape and create a crisp exterior.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Space chocolate-covered bites on parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even hardening of the chocolate shell.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg