When I was younger my family would always make a TON of Christmas candy every year that we would eat throughout the holiday season, give as gifts, and bring to holiday parties. When I lived in California and when I lived in New York my friends and coworkers would always anxiously await the Christmas tin of homemade candy. (Yesterday I actually got an IM from a coworker in our NY office reminiscing about the annual delivery.)

When I moved out of my parents’ house I made a few holiday treats every year, carrying on the tradition. But for the last few years I haven’t made anything because I pretty much didn’t have a kitchen to cook in, so this year, since I do, I decided to make something. .. and I was craving Peanut Butter Balls, so that’s what I made.

Here’s the secret: I didn’t use the family recipe! I wanted try peanut butter balls a new way so I looked online and found this recipe. Instead of peanut butter, graham crackers and granular sugar as the main ingredients, this recipe used peanut butter, rice krispies, and powdered sugar. Today I’m going to my brothers house and I’ll be serving these to my family. Should be scandalous!

Click the link below for the recipe.
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