Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls  

 

Ingredients:  

• 1 cup peanut butter 

• 1 jar marshmallow crème  

• 1 ½ cups crisp rice cereal  

• 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips  

• 4 teaspoons shortening  

 

 

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter and marshmallow crème add cereal and stir until well-coated  

2. In a small microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate chi[s and shortening. Microwave uncovered fir 1-2 minutes or until chips are melted; stir until smooth  

3. Roll cereal mixture into 1-inch balls  

4. Dip balls in chocolate  

5. Place on waxed paper-lined pan  

6. Refrigerate until set  

Note: reduced fat or genetic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.