Rice Krispie Peanut Balls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons margarine, softened and at room temperature.
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1 cup powdered sugar (powdered and fine).
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1 cup of peanut butter, creamy is preferred, though chunky works too!
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2 cups crushed Rice Krispies cereal.
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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2 tablespoons sunflower oil (or vegetable oil).
# Instructions:
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Cover a baking sheet with a layer of parchment paper or wax paper.
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Take a big bowl and blend together softened margarine, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add in the cereal and combine everything well.
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Roll the mix into small balls, arrange them on the prepared tray, and refrigerate for about half an hour.
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Put chocolate chips and the sunflower oil in a large microwavable bowl. Heat for one minute, stir it, then heat again in 20–30 second bursts, stirring each time until smooth and melty.
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Dip the chilled balls into the melted chocolate, then lay them back onto the tray. Let them set until firm.
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Place finished balls in a sealed container and refrigerate for a few days or freeze them to keep for weeks.
# Notes:
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You can use either smooth or crunchy peanut butter depending on your preference.
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These treats freeze nicely and stay good for several weeks.