These Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treat Eggs are a delightful twist on the classic recipe. With the addition of peanut butter, these eggs are rich, creamy, and irresistible. Perfect for Easter or any other occasion, these treats only require a few ingredients and can be prepared in no time. The crunch of the Rice Krispies combined with the smoothness of the peanut butter make these eggs a crowd-pleasing delight. Get ready to indulge in these chocolaty, peanut buttery, delectable treats!
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- Assorted sprinkles for decoration
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Krispies cereal, peanut butter, corn syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well until thoroughly combined.
- Using your hands or a cookie scoop, shape the mixture into egg-shaped balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- In the meantime, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Remove the shaped Rice Krispies treats from the refrigerator. Dip each treat into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl. Place the dipped treats back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- While the chocolate is still wet, decorate the treats with assorted sprinkles or any desired decorations.
- Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator for an additional 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
- Once the chocolate has set, remove the treats from the refrigerator. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
