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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.'"
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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
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DIRECTIONS
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.
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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Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by Emily B.
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Emily B.
Feb. 19, 2007
My family and I loved this recipe!!!! I added 3 cups of rice krispies instead of what it called for and I substituted white and chocolate almond bark. With a few I double dipping them with the opposite kind of flavor and on others I drizzling a little of the opposite flavor on them to make them look a little fancier. They were a total hit!
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Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by
GRANNYLOOHOO
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Nov. 12, 2006
My husband loved these, and I thought they were a great mix of chocolate, chewy, and crunchy. I used 2 cups of rice krispies (trying to get rid of what I had left in the box!) and the chocolate bark coating instead of chocolate chips. My husband rated them 5 stars and his only suggestion was to make them into patties instead of balls to make them easier to eat. They are going into my Christmas candy recipe box! Thanks for sharing Janice!
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Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by
emilymarie
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emilymarie
Mar. 12, 2008
I was looking for a no-bake cookie and came across these. I had all the ingredients and decided to give them a try. I really liked them, so did my husband, and so did all the kids at my church I gave them too. The only thing different I did was more marshmellows and some vanilla. Yummy!
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Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by
mwolf
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mwolf
Dec. 11, 2007
I was given these as a Christmas gift from a co-worker last year and loved them! I immediately asked for the recipe and to my surprise, they are very easy to make!! I made them for my family Christmas get together and my entire family loved them!! I did not change the rice crispie amount. Before dipping in chocolate, I let them cool in the fridge for 5-10 mins.
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Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by TINHEADED
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TINHEADED
Jul. 16, 2007
I'm a beginner with candy so my rating may not be very fair. The balls were so soft that when I was dipping them in the chocolate, they got deformed - still soooo tasty but I think next time, I'll add more rice cereal and maybe put the peanut butter ball mixture in the fridge to let them set a bit before dipping them in the chocolate. Then, use a toothpick to dip them?
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I'm a beginner with candy so my rating may not be very fair. The balls were so soft that when...
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Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by
MARIAM
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MARIAM
Dec. 26, 2007
So easy to make, and delicious. And not to forget that they also look pretty good!
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2 users found this review helpful
So easy to make, and delicious. And not to forget that they also look pretty good!
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Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by
Hillary S.
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Hillary S.
May 7, 2008
Big hit! Made these for a family get together and was enjoyed by all ages! Everything came out perfect, minus the fact that the shape of them werent too spot on as circles- but I suppose that's more my inexperience with making these kinds of things as opposed to the recipe itself. Will make again!
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Big hit! Made these for a family get together and was enjoyed by all ages! Everything came out...
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Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Jess&Em
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Jess&Em
Feb. 7, 2008
I love this recipe! It is quick and easy to make but tastes incredible. I tried this first for Christmas "treat" baskets and my family loved it. I just made them again today for our Relay for Life bake sale at work and have been bombarded with emails and phone calls for the recipe. I laugh because it is one of the simplest and least time consuming treats to make yet everyone thinks I am this "cooking goddess". Enjoy, I highly recommend!
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I love this recipe! It is quick and easy to make but tastes incredible. I tried this first...
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Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by
ACRISS
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ACRISS
Jan. 12, 2008
Easy to make but you definately need to make sure they are chilled or they are a bit gooey. My Employees really like them. I never even got to try one!
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Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by
Miss Molly
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Miss Molly
Dec. 27, 2007
I found these very hard to dip in the chocolate with out falling apart, must be my technique. I did like the crispy part about these, but I think in the end the smooth PB balls win my vote.
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