Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
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Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls

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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (158)

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by CanadiensFan1971   view full review
Loved this recipe! Super easy and super good. I didn't have marshmallow cream, so, like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by TINHEADED   view full review
I'm a beginner with candy so my rating may not be very fair. The balls were so soft that when...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by Emily B.   view full review
My family and I loved this recipe!!!! I added 3 cups of rice krispies instead of what it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by Tanya S.   view full review
I made these for a bake sale at work and they sold very quickly. I did tweak the recipe a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
The kids and I did a trial run for Christmas Cookie platters. I used a name-brand chunky...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by GRANNYLOOHOO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My husband loved these, and I thought they were a great mix of chocolate, chewy, and crunchy....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2008 by tori   view full review
i used 4 cups of mini marshmallows instead of marshmallow creme and they turned out great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by kgknox   view full review
These are just amazing! Brought them to a Christmas party and everybody loved them and asked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by mwolf   view full review
I was given these as a Christmas gift from a co-worker last year and loved them! I immediately...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2008 by e_pomeroy   view full review
Delicious! I used 2 cups of crispies, milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet, and drizzled...

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