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Feature: Peanut Butter Krispie Balls: Easy No-Bake Cookie Recipe

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This version includes peanut butter. It also differs slightly in its formation – this recipe is for a molded cookie rather than a bar cookie. The mixture is shaped into balls and rolled in colored sprinkles. It is an easy cookie recipe is perfect for kids to make. As an added bonus, the cookies are gluten-free!

Mixing time: about 10 minutes
Molding time: 15-30minutes
Makes 3-4 dozen cookies

Get the full recipe for Peanut Butter Krispie Balls. And you can see other Rice Krispie Treat variations on our Rice Krispie Treat Variations Pinterest Board.

Cookie Baking Tip of the Week: Hints for Molding Smooth Cookie Balls by Hand

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• Use a cookie scoop, ice cream scoop, or melon baller to measure even, consistent amounts of cookie dough.
• Spray the scoop with vegetable spray to prevent sticking.
• Wet your hands to keep dough from sticking.
• Roll scooped cookie dough in between your wet hands in a circular motion until cookie is firm and smooth.
• Drop smooth cookie in topping.

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Happy baking,