Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

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"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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Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 30 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
  • 1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1-1/2 cups (9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 teaspoons shortening

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter and marshmallow creme; add cereal and stir until well coated.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Roll cereal mixture into 1-in. balls. Dip in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Refrigerate until set. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Editor's Note: Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 123 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls in Quick Cooking November/December 2003, p61

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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by nls03071999

The absolute easiest and most delicious peanut butter balls ever! 5 stars NOT enough!

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2010 by lindipally

Fabulous! These delicious peanut butter balls have been on my Christmas goodie list for many years! Everyone always raves about them and requests the recipe. Also, a favorite of my picky little son.

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by kkrueger@cableone.net

I love these! My aunt makes these every Christmas and they are always the first things gone out of all of the goodie trays! I will be making them again!

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2009 by lsanders31

Really messy to make, the chocolate coating turned out to be a nightmare

 
 
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