Description
Peanut Butter Snowballs are a quick and delicious no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, honey, and powdered sugar with crispy rice cereal, rolled in shredded coconut. Perfect as a sweet snack that requires minimal prep and refrigeration to set.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
Coating
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/2 cup honey with 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add cereal: Gently stir in 3 cups crispy rice cereal until the cereal is fully coated and evenly distributed in the peanut butter mixture.
- Shape balls: Using your hands or a spoon, form the mixture into small bite-sized balls for easy snacking.
- Coat with coconut: Roll each ball in 1 cup shredded coconut to evenly coat the outside, adding a tasty and textured exterior.
- Chill to set: Place the coconut-coated snowballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Serve and enjoy: Once set, serve the peanut butter snowballs cold as a delightful treat or snack.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, use natural peanut butter with some peanut pieces.
- Substitute shredded coconut with cocoa powder or crushed nuts for a variation.
- Store the snowballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Ensure refrigeration time is respected to help the snowballs hold their shape.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, but check that the rice cereal is gluten-free if needed.
