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Peanut Butter Balls III

SUBMITTED BY: Nancy Puig PHOTO BY: Rachelle Bowden

"This is another recipe for Peanut Butter balls. This one I got from my 96 year old neighbor, Mrs. Lucille Savage. She still makes them at Christmas and now I do too."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 161 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt peanut butter and butter in saucepan, over low heat. In large bowl, mix crispy rice cereal and confectioners' sugar well. Pour melted peanut butter and butter over cereal and sugar and blend together thoroughly.
  2. Form into 1 inch or smaller balls, spread on cookie sheets, chill till firm in refrigerator (over night is okay).
  3. Melt chocolate in double boiler and keep melted while working with balls. A teaspoon is best to use in dipping the balls in chocolate. Dip good and place on cookie sheet. As you dip them place them back on cookie sheet and keep chilled till firm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by reiscakes
Awesome! This is an excellant recipe! We didn't have any rice krispies so we took some kix and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by Ginny
I thought these were excellent! I added about 1/4 cup more peanut butter and it was very easy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by Lauryn's Nana
I've made these for years with slightly different proportions: 2 cups crunchy peanut butter,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by tasteeone
This was delicious. I have never had peanut butter balls before, but they are similar to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Lisa
Great recipe! We loved them. A little messy dipping them in chocolate but worth it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2004 by SIMPSONVH
We used to call these "chestnuts" when I was little, because once they're dark... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by CLEVERCLOGS
I was looking for a recipe to satisy my brother in law's craving for peanut butter balls... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2007 by the4taals
Great hit for kids and adults. Only used 2 cups sugar and 4-5 cups of rice krispies as I found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2006 by rainydaze
These are truly wonderful Christmas treats. I make them every year and they disappear in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2004 by ANND66
Very Good recipe. Guests thought the chocolate was a little rich, I think next time I'll try... MORE