Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
3 cups Rice Krispies
1 jar (2 cups) crunchy peanut butter
1 box powdered sugar
1 stick butter (melted)
1-8 oz. bar Hershey's plain chocolate
1-6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 bar Parowax
Directions
Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, Rice Krispies and melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
Roll into 1-inch balls; place on baking sheet until ready to dip.
In a double-boiler, melt both chocolates and wax.
Dip balls in chocolate.
Place gently on wax paper to cool.
My Notes:
Parowax is used to keep the chocolate glossy and to keep the peanut butter balls firmer longer without a mess in your hands. Not that you'll need a lot of time to eat one!
I use a fork and spoon to dip the balls in the chocolate. I balance the ball on the fork and let the excess chocolate drip through the tines, using the spoon to scrap the bottom side of the fork to get the chocolate off before dropping them on the wax paper.
These can be frozen or stored in the refrigerator. They taste best when chilled!
Yield: 3 dozen
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Putting wax in food is counter-intuitive, but I guess it's already in the ready-made chocolate coating that is available for candy-making. Chocolate and peanut butter: definitely a classic!
ReplyDeletebest... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Mae, it seems very odd to put the wax in with the chocolate, but you'd never know it was there.
DeleteOh my, I bet those are hard to resist!!
ReplyDeleteKathy, they're in the refrigerator in the garage. I try to forgot they're there. They're for friends and neighbors, but I'm sure I'll keep a few. I still all the ingredients for a second batch, so maybe I'll make some for Valentine's Day for my hubby. :)
DeleteSomeone I work with makes something similar, lots of peanut butter and chocolate, delicious! They bring them to holiday parties this time of year and are always gone in a heartbeat. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteTina, these are the best, especially chilled. Thanks for stopping by with your comment!
DeleteThese sound delicious. Unfortunately my husband doesn't like peanut butter but all I have to say is that would mean more for me! :) Thank you for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteIliana, you can always share with friends and neighbors. This recipe does make a lot. On second thought, just store them in the freezer for when you need a little something sweet. :)
DeleteI've made these for the holidays but we prefer the creamy peanut butter version.
ReplyDeleteDiane, our chunky peanut butter must not be very chunky since I don't really notice the nuts. Or, maybe the rice krispies over power the crunchiness. They are good, though, aren't they?
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