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peanutbutter balls

Riven avatar
Recipe by
Connie Deitz
@Riven
Boise, ID

These are most requested on my Holiday gift giving.

yield 36 1 inch balls
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For peanutbutter balls

  • 2 2/3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 3 c
    wheaties cereal, measure 3 cups then finely crush them
  • 1 cube
    butter, softened
  • 2 c
    creamy peanutbutter
  • 1 large
    hershey candy bar 7-8 oz bar
  • 8 oz
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 bar
    parafin wax

How To Make peanutbutter balls

  • 1
    Mix first 4 ingredients into a large bowl. Mixing with your hands is the best way for this to come together.
  • 2
    Shape mixture into 1 inch balls and place the balls on a cookie sheet that has been covered with wax paper. Chill for about an hour
  • 3
    In a double boiler, water is simmering on low, melt the Hershey Bar, chocolate chips and finely shredded paraffin wax. When fully melted, quickly, but gently, dip the balls and place on another cookie sheet that has been covered with wax paper. Let these stand for about 30 minutes. Eat and enjoy.
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