Two of our favorite ingredients are included in this special Valentine’s Day dessert—Chocolate & Peanut Butter
Crispy Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crisp rice cereal
4 cups (24 ounces) HERSHEY’®S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon shortening, divided
1/3 cup vanilla or white chips
Directions
In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Stir in cereal. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until chilled.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 1/4 cup shortening. Microwave on high until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate; place on a waxed paper-lined pan.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine vanilla chips and remaining shortening. Microwave at 70% power until melted; stir until smooth. Drizzle over candies. Refrigerate until set.
Yield: 6 dozen.
Editor's Note: Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.
Your Paragon Kitchen Staff,
Shirley, Jennifer, Kristen and JoNell
