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Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Janice Brightwell

"'The first time I made this candy, I knew it was going to be a big hit,' writes Janice Brightwell, Jeffersonville, Indiana. 'My husband and friends agree it's the best they've ever tasted. It's quick and simple to prepare. I've been asked for the recipe countless times.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 64 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup peanut butter*
  • 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
  • 1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 teaspoons shortening

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter and marshmallow creme; add cereal and stir until well coated. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until chips are melted; stir until smooth.
  2. Roll cereal mixture into 1-in. balls; dip in chocolate. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Refrigerate until set.

FOOTNOTE

  • Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by Emily B.
My family and I loved this recipe!!!! I added 3 cups of rice krispies instead of what it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by GRANNYLOOHOO
My husband loved these, and I thought they were a great mix of chocolate, chewy, and crunchy.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by emilymarie
I was looking for a no-bake cookie and came across these. I had all the ingredients and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by mwolf
I was given these as a Christmas gift from a co-worker last year and loved them! I immediately... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by TINHEADED
I'm a beginner with candy so my rating may not be very fair. The balls were so soft that when... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by MARIAM
So easy to make, and delicious. And not to forget that they also look pretty good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by Hillary S.
Big hit! Made these for a family get together and was enjoyed by all ages! Everything came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Jess&Em
I love this recipe! It is quick and easy to make but tastes incredible. I tried this first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by ACRISS
Easy to make but you definately need to make sure they are chilled or they are a bit gooey. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by Miss Molly
I found these very hard to dip in the chocolate with out falling apart, must be my technique. ... MORE