Sunday, December 9, 2012

A Recipe Rewind - Peanut Butter Balls

When Tim shared with me that his office was having a cookie exchange, I didn't have to think twice about what I was going to share.  Not sure if you would consider these cookies or candy but they're a holiday recipe I've been making since Justin was small.  I've posted these a couple of times before but they're so good, I couldn't resist sharing again this year.  This years batch is in the fridge chilling, so I am posting a picture from a couple of years ago.

I saw this tip for keeping chocolate warm while dipping candies and plan to give it a try when I dip these this week. 



Peanut Butter Balls
1/2 cup butter
3 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups smooth peanut butter
1 pound powdered sugar
8 ounces Hershey's chocolate bar
6 ounces semi sweet chocolate bits
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cake paraffin

Melt butter, stir in peanut butter until smooth. In a large bowl, combine rice krispies and powdered sugar. Pour peanut butter mixture over rice krispie mixture. Stir until combined well. Chill for at least one hour. Roll rice krispie mixture into balls approximately the size of walnuts.

In a double boiler or a bowl over a pan of boiling water, combine chocolate bar, chocolate chips, paraffin and vanilla. Stir until melted and combined.

Dip balls into chocolate mixture, making sure to cover all sides. Place on waxed paper to dry.


I am linking this to On The Menu Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Miz Helen's Full Plate Thursday and Foodie Friday. 

7 comments:

  1. It never hurts to do a rewind on a great recipe. Tim's office mates must love you!

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  2. My kids loved these; I should really surprise them and make your recipe for their next visit.
    Rita

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  3. Can't wait to make these! Thank you for posting!

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  4. Hi Julie,
    I love you Peanut Butter Balls. Hope you are having a great week and thanks for sharing.
    Miz Helen

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  5. Hi Julie, I just made these yesterday. My recipe is very similar. They are soooo good, aren't they?? One of my sons is wild about them.

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  6. These are beautiful little treats and how they shine. I am sure everyone loved them!

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