Puffed Rice Balls

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Sweet, chewy puffed rice balls with caramel-like flavor, perfect for snacking or festive occasions, appealing to those who enjoy crunchy, candy-like treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 to 2/3 package puffed rice

Instructions

  1. Cook molasses, sugar, and water together until a soft ball forms in cold water.
  2. Add butter to the mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until a few drops become hard in cold water.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

422 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.1g 4% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 47g 17% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 18.7g 37% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12.8mg 1% DV
Potassium 456mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 61.3mg 5% DV
Iron 9.3mg 51% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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