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I find these so easy to make and my grandchildren really look forward to them. I love making them almost any time. YUMMY!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"05\/25\/2015 10:31","GUID":"573966074d5c4303a30aacfdcb3da13f","MemberId":8290539,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cheinze945","SubmittedDate":"05\/25\/2015 10:31"},{"Comment":"
Made these earlier in the week and they turned out great! My husband left the chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave too long, but a bit of milk and more warming fixed it right up. Will definitely make more!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2011 19:52","GUID":"6e6cfd574f01471397b3ffe1dd91bdbf","MemberId":1507778,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jieastcott","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2011 19:52"},{"Comment":"
This recipe was awful! Too crumbly. I couldn't hardly make the balls. I'll find a different peanut butter recipe. Granted I love peanut butter balls, but I wouldn't make this kind again. Sorry.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2010 10:38","GUID":"e7ce4c56f037457e851e254e5a6bd2ec","MemberId":1900372,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"jhammer9780","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2010 10:38"},{"Comment":"
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This recipe took FOREVER to make!!! Everone but me loved them. I think I was just sick of looking at and smelling these. I probably would have liked them if someone else made them:)<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"9d99d8b7f65a420a90d267b5b64fb854","MemberId":3142202,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"GoldenAng","SubmittedDate":"07\/07\/2009 19:48"},{"Comment":"
Thanks for posting such a GREAT Recipe. Made these yesterday and the whole family LOOOVED them. They really are great!!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"04\/12\/2008 06:38","GUID":"778E310489484D16831C749BA0D64263","MemberId":651147,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lilmouthy","SubmittedDate":"04\/12\/2008 06:37"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51262,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43627,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311481,"name":"Candy","slug":"candy","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311416,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Discover our best candy recipes from real home cooks, featuring beginner candy recipes, reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.","parent":310796,"count":875,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/candy\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n