Peanut Chocolate Balls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups Rice Krispies cereal, lightly crushed.
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1 cup powdered sugar.
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1 cup peanut butter (smooth or with chunks).
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ΒΌ cup butter, softened to room temperature.
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2 tablespoons vegetable shortening.
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
# Instructions:
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Grab a cookie sheet and cover it with wax or parchment paper.
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Mix peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar in a big bowl until creamy. Fold in the cereal gently till it's all blended.
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Roll into small balls, put them onto the prepared cookie sheet, and place in the fridge for at least half an hour to chill.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, toss in the chocolate chips and shortening. Heat for 1 minute, stir, then microwave in 20-30 second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth and lump-free.
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Dip the chilled balls into the melted chocolate. Let them sit on the sheet until they firm up.
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Keep them in the fridge inside a sealed container for a few days, or stash in the freezer for weeks if needed.
# Notes:
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Crunchy or smooth peanut butter works fine.
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Freezer-friendly for up to a few weeks.