"It's a tradition for my sister and me to bring these chocolaty confections to functions and family gatherings," notes Rhonda Williams of Mayville, Michigan.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Prep Time
1 hour
Yield
about 5-1/2 dozen
Ingredients
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal
- 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup shortening
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cereal. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal; toss to coat. Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until chilled.
- In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until set.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 138 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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