Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup peanut butter*
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
• 1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 teaspoons shortening

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter and marshmallow creme; add cereal and stir until well coated. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until chips are melted; stir until smooth.
2. Roll cereal mixture into 1-in. balls; dip in chocolate. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Refrigerate until set.

FOOTNOTE

Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.

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