Peanut Butter Honey Bees

By Grammie926

This recipe is the been knees! You may use creamy or crunchy peanut butter depending on your preference. These are adorable & delicious -- a winning combination.

Ingredients

• 2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening
• Sliced almonds
• Chow mein noodles

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Combine peanut butter and margarine in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add powdered sugar. Beat until well mixed. Stir in graham cracker crumbs by hand. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of mixture into 1 1/2-inch ovals. Place onto wax paper-lined cookie sheets.
Combine chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving at 10 second intervals, stirring until mixture is melted and smooth (10 to 30 seconds). Cool slightly (2 to 3 minutes).
Place chocolate in small plastic resealable food bag. Cut very small tip from one corner of bag.
For each honey bee, pipe 3 chocolate stripes on each oval; insert 2 almond slices in each side for wings. Insert 2 chow mein noodles in head for antenna; insert 1 short chow mein noodle for tail. Dot with chocolate for eyes, if desired.
Refrigerate until firm (at least 30 minutes). Store refrigerated.
TIP: Substitute disposable pastry bag for plastic resealable food bag.
TIP: If dough is too soft, stir in additional powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.