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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:
This recipe has been rated 125 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 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 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by CanadiensFan1971 
Loved this recipe! Super easy and super good. I didn't have marshmallow cream, so, like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 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 4.66 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 4.66 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 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2008 by e_pomeroy 
Delicious! I used 2 cups of crispies, milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet, and drizzled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2008 by tori 
i used 4 cups of mini marshmallows instead of marshmallow creme and they turned out great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by kgknox 
These are just amazing! Brought them to a Christmas party and everybody loved them and asked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 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

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