Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls - Recipes.net (2024)

FAQs

Why are my peanut butter balls runny? ›

If your peanut butter balls are runny, you probably used a particularly "wet" or oily peanut butter. Most natural peanut butters are too runny for this recipe, which works best with peanut butters like Maranatha, Jif, or Skippy.

But this is an easy fix - just add more Rice Krispies until you get a stiffer mixture that will stick together. I usually add about half a cup at a time until I like the texture and the mixture is firmer and sticking together.

You may think that classic Kellogg's Brand Rice Krispies are gluten-free because rice is a naturally gluten-free grain, but they are made with malt flavoring. The malt is derived from barley which is a gluten-containing grain. Therefore, they are definitely NOT gluten-free!

When using peanut butter only, the key is heat. Peanut butter is naturally high in fat, but that fat is nearly solid at room temperature. In order to soften it up, you need some heat. In my case, I heated two tablespoons in a heat-proof bowl and then stirred like crazy.

High heat is the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispie treats. → Follow this tip: It will take a few more minutes of cook time, but melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat. You'll be rewarded with delicious, soft and chewy treats!

An important factor in a rice krispie treat recipe is the ratio of marshmallow to cereal. Too much cereal and the squares will taste dry, crunchy, and bland. Too much marshmallow and the squares will be too sticky and fall apart.

"My treats have a soggy/stale texture." This is most likely due to too much butter. I've tried a few variations that use more butter and I often end up with this weird soggy/stale texture. Next time try reducing the amount you are using and see if that helps.

It's Cheaper – The ingredients in this recipe cost me $5.01 and made 16.1 ounces of rice krispies, roughly 30 cents per ounce. I bought an 8-piece box at the store for $4.43 cents, with each piece weighing 0.78 ounces. That's about 70 cents per ounce.

Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into desired shapes. Decorate with frosting and/or candies.

Your best bet is to avoid sticking them in the fridge or freezer. Rice crispy treats will actually taste best if they're stored at room temperature. or quicker, easier access, go for smaller squares that you can just grab and eat.

Can you eat Rice Krispies with celiac disease? ›

Due to their malt syrup content, Rice Krispies, as well as store-bought Rice Krispies treats, are off-limits if you're following a gluten-free diet. Many types of Rice Krispies and Rice Krispies treats are made with malt syrup, which contains gluten.

The final verdict: Are Doritos safe to eat if you're gluten-free? Most Doritos flavors aren't gluten-free; the only one that does earn the gluten-free label is the Simply White Organic Cheddar Doritos.

Cheerios have always been made of oats, which are naturally gluten free. However, conventional farming practices as well as common grain handling procedures allow chances for gluten containing grains (like wheat, barley, and rye) to co-mingle with our gluten free oats.

Add more confectioners' sugar. A few spoonfuls of confectioners' sugar can quickly thicken your frosting mix. However, be careful not to add too much extra powdered sugar since it can change the flavor from a nutty peanut butter flavor to an overbearingly sweet sugar taste.

Turn the unopened jar of separated peanut butter upside down, the idea being that as the oil then flows upwards it will slowly mix itself into the thick peanut butter.