Christmas Reindeer Peanut Butter Balls (Printer-Friendly)
Crunchy peanut butter and rice krispies balls coated in chocolate, perfect for festive holiday treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base Mixture
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1 cup smooth peanut butter
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1 tablespoon chia seeds
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1 tablespoon flax seeds
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons honey
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3 cups crushed puffed rice cereal
→ Coating and Decoration
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1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
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24 candy eyes
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12 small red candy balls
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24 pretzel pieces for antlers
# Steps to Follow:
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Crush the puffed rice cereal using a food processor or place in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin. Set aside.
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In a medium microwave-safe bowl, mix peanut butter, chia seeds, flax seeds, ground cinnamon, and honey. Microwave for 15 seconds and stir until fully incorporated.
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Add crushed puffed rice cereal to the peanut butter mixture and stir until the cereal is well coated.
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Using a tablespoon measure, scoop the mixture and roll into balls by hand. Place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Freeze for 15 minutes to firm.
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In 30-second increments, microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl, stirring between intervals until smooth and fully melted.
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Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate using a fork, shaking off excess chocolate. Return to the lined baking sheet. Adorn each ball with 2 candy eyes, 1 red candy nose, and 2 pretzel antlers.
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Freeze the decorated balls for an additional 10 minutes until the chocolate sets. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer until serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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If the mixture feels too soft or sticky when forming balls, refrigerate it for 10 minutes before shaping.
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Keep extra pretzels on hand as antlers can break during cutting.
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If chocolate hardens too quickly during dipping, remelt in the microwave for 15 seconds.