CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

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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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.