I don't have a clue how this recipe wouldn't work for someone. I am a cook. Not a baker. I truly can't even make cookies right without a detailed and thorough step by step instructional so finding this recipe was a dream come true for me. No baking involved to make a sweet treat :)I followed the directions to the letter, also having no idea what a soft ball nonsense meant. Just boiled until it bubbled reduced heat immediately and cooked until it felt right. For me that just meant smooth and thick. Added peanut butter and butter (no margarine in my house) and it stirred in beautifully. It started setting quickly (which I expected) and was so lovely! The only thing I did different was line my setting pan with lightly greased wax paper. Simply because I don't like mess. GREAT RECIPE! Thank you!