Goof Balls Candy
Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightfully easy and no-bake Goof Balls Candy, the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines creamy peanut butter, rich honey, and melty chocolate chips for a blissful sweetness, balanced with the satisfying crunch of crisped rice cereal and optional chopped nuts. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no oven required, these homemade snack balls are a quick and nutritious indulgence that’s ideal for school lunches, after-dinner desserts, or grab-and-go energy bites. Convenient to store and irresistibly decadent, Goof Balls Candy are a family favorite that’s fun to make and even more fun to eat!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup Honey
- 1.5 cups Chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Crisped rice cereal
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips over low heat.
Step 2
Stir continuously until the mixture is completely melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Be sure not to overheat.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crisped rice cereal and chopped nuts (if using).
Step 5
Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the cereal mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 7
Refrigerate the balls for 1 hour or until firm.
Step 8
Once set, transfer the Goof Balls Candy to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1173.4 grams (1173.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5295 |
| Total Fat 253.70g | 325% |
| Saturated Fat 85.30g | 426% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2813mg | 122% |
| Total Carbohydrate 740.50g | 269% |
| Dietary Fiber 44.70g | 160% |
| Total Sugars 431.80g | |
| Protein 103.20g | 206% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 322mg | 25% |
| Iron 92mg | 511% |
| Potassium 3540mg | 75% |
Source of Calories