Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls

My friend, Amy G., who lives downstairs from me, introduced me to this amazing treat this year. Thank you, Amy, for your generosity in allowing me to post this to my blog. ~Dana

30 Servings

Prep: 30 min. + chilling 

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 or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.

Recipe Source: Taste of Home