Here’s a super easy, no-bake recipe for Christmas Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls—perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or a quick treat with kids!
🎄🍫 Christmas Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls
Ingredients
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3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate)
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¼ cup peanut butter (optional but helps bind + adds flavor)
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt (optional)
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Holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or white chocolate drizzle for decoration
Instructions
1. Melt the chocolate mixture
In a saucepan on low heat (or microwave in 30-second bursts), melt together:
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chocolate chips
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peanut butter
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butter
Stir until completely smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla.
2. Add Rice Krispies
Pour the Rice Krispies into a large bowl.
Add the warm chocolate mixture and stir gently until evenly coated.
3. Shape the balls
Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes, until cool enough to handle but still sticky.
Scoop small portions and roll into 1–1.5 inch balls using your hands.
4. Decorate
While still slightly soft, roll the balls in:
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holiday sprinkles
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crushed candy canes
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coconut flakes
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or leave plain and drizzle with melted white chocolate for a snowy look 🎁
5. Chill
Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes until firm.
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Add mini marshmallows for a rocky-road–style version.
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Mix in crushed pretzels for salty crunch.
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Use white chocolate instead of dark for a “snowball” look.
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Replace peanut butter with sunflower butter for nut-free schools.
If you want, I can also give you a peppermint version, a cookie butter version, or a no-peanut recipe!
