31gmUnsalted vegan butter - or regular unsalted butter
190gmCrushed rice crispy
190gmSemi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt peanut butter and butter on low heat and mix well.
Take it off heat once you get a smooth silky texture
In a large bowl, add the rice crisps and confectioners' sugar and mix
Pour in the peanut butter mix while it is still warm
Mix with a spatula or your hands till everything mixed well
If the mix is too wet, add more confectioners' sugar. If its too dry, pour in more peanut butter + butter mix.
Once mixed thoroughly, refrigerate for 15 minutes
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Take off a 1-inch scoop (or a small cookie scoop) from the mix
Roll into balls and put back on the tray and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to a day (if you want to make ahead)
Chocolate Coating
In a small bowl, melt the chocolate
Take each of the peanut butter + rice crispy balls and coat with the melted chocolate
Place back on the tray. Add sprinkles on top for décor
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or till the chocolate is set
Notes
For melting the chocolate, you can melt over a water bath or using a microwaveWhile melting in a microwave, it is crucial to heat it for short bursts of 10 seconds and stir and keep repeating till all the chocolate is melted completely