Peanut butter balls
By á-2972
Ingredients
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal
- 4 cups (24 ounces) HERSHEY’®S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 cup shortening
Details
Servings 70
Cooking time 70mins
Preparation
Step 1
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. Yield: about 5-1/2 dozen.
Editor's Note: Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.
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