Buddy the Elf Cookies
These Buddy the Elf Cookies are fun, colorful, and easy to make without baking! Perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Cookie Mixture
- 2 cups crisped rice cereal Make sure to use fresh rice cereal for the best crunch.
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Can substitute with almond butter for variation.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Decoration
- 1 cup green candy melts Keep warm while working with them.
- 1 cup red candy melts
- to taste holiday sprinkles Use to decorate the cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in the crisped rice cereal until everything is evenly coated.
- Use your hands to form small balls of the mixture and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Coating
- Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip the balls into the melted green candy to coat them fully.
- Place them back on the baking sheet and top with holiday sprinkles.
- Melt the red candy melts and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Chilling
- Let the cookies chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes until set.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They last about a week. Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.