Gumdrop candies give an added touch of color and flavor to these crunchy cereal balls.
| 1/4 |
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cup LAND O LAKES® Butter |
| 1/4 |
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cup peanut butter |
| 4 |
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cups miniature marshmallows |
| 4 |
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cups crisp rice cereal |
| 1 |
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cup assorted gumdrops, cut into 1/4-inch pieces |
Melt butter and peanut butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (2 to 3 minutes). Add marshmallows; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted (4 to 6 minutes). Remove from heat.
Stir in cereal and gumdrops. Shape mixture with buttered hands into 1-inch balls; place on waxed paper. Let stand 30 minutes.
Store between layers of waxed paper in container with tight-fitting lid.
Recipe Tip
If desired, do not form into balls. Prepare mixture as directed above; press into greased 13x9-inch pan.
Recipe Tip
Substitute gluten-free crisp rice cereal when making this recipe gluten-free.
Learn about gluten-free baking.
