ISO Peanut Butte Balls, Old Home EC Project

[AltoAtHart]

When I took home ec in 6th Grade OUr one big cooking project were these no bake peanut butter cookies made primarily out of PB, Corn syrup, and cornflakes or rice crispies (I cannot honesly remember) I think there was another ingredient, sugar perhaps, but I cannot for the life of me rememebr the ratios.. or if there was anything else... does anyone have a clue. They're fun and easy to make!
Eleonore

[KimKelly]

Eleonore,
I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but this is my favorite recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls . My mom has made these ever since I can remember. If we are lucky these last around the house a couple of days! Hope this helps.

Kim

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bon Bon's

12 oz. peanut butter
1/2 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
3 cups crisped rice cereal

Mix the peanut butter and butter. Add powdered sugar. Mix well. Stir in crisped rice. Shape into little balls and chill. (rub your hands with more powdered sugar to help with sticking )

Chocolate coating:

12 oz. chocolate chips
1/3 of one square paraffin wax (optional - but I think it makes a prettier bon bon. I didn't use that much, maybe half that... gives it a shiny coat and sets up better)

Melt chips and wax. Dip Cookies into the melted chocolate and place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet. I dip the cookies in on a tooth pick, or just drop them in and stir them around a bit and take out with pick or fork. Chill to harden chocolate.

These freeze wonderfully (and taste fabulous right out of the freezer!)

Hope you enjoy.

Kim

[Angela]

A co-worker made these over the holidays and it brought back the memory of middle school home ec. I was interested in the recipe for them too. Thanks for the post!

[slknight]

I think this might be what you're looking for. I've never tried them, but they look good. The recipe is from "Where's Mom Now that I Need Her?"

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. corn flakes or Special K cereal

Mix corn syrup and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and add peanut butter, vanilla, and cereal. Blend well. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool until firm.