Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup grated coconut
Instructions:
- Prepare the Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, Rice Krispies cereal, chopped pecans, and grated coconut.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Shape the Balls:
- Once chilled, shape the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Place the balls back in the refrigerator and let them cool for at least one hour.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- In a double boiler, melt the following ingredients over low heat:
- 1 bag of chocolate chips
- 1 piece of sweet chocolate
- Keep the heat low to maintain a soft and smooth consistency.
- In a double boiler, melt the following ingredients over low heat:
- Coat the Balls:
- Drop each chilled ball into the melted chocolate mixture, one at a time.
- Use a fork to roll the ball until fully coated in chocolate.
- Set and Cool:
- Place the chocolate-coated balls onto a sheet of parchment paper.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
Enjoy your irresistible homemade peanut butter chocolate balls, perfect for any occasion!