Description
Muddy Snowballs are sweet, crunchy no-bake treats made with melted marshmallows, milk chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy Rice Krispies—rolled into soft bite-sized balls and coated in powdered sugar. They’re the perfect holiday cookie swap treat, after-school snack, or festive dessert to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 1½ cups milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in marshmallows and melt until smooth.
- Add chocolate chips and peanut butter, stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and fold in cereal.
- Let cool slightly, then shape into 1-inch balls.
- Roll in powdered sugar and let set on parchment.
- Store in airtight container or freeze.
Notes
- Let mixture cool before rolling to prevent sticking.
- Use gloves or greased hands for easier shaping.
- Store at room temp 3 days, refrigerated 5–6 days, or freeze up to 6 weeks.
- Add sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or mini M&Ms for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Muddy Snowballs, Snowballs Recipe, Sprinkle Cookies, Milk Chocolate Chips, Sweets Treats, Krispie Treats, Yummy Cookies