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=== Ingredients ===
=== Ingredients ===
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* 1 c peanut butter
* 1 c peanut butter
* 2 c Rice Krispies
* 2 c Rice Krispies
* 1 c (6 oz) chocolate chips
* 1 c (6 oz) chocolate (bars or chips, milk or dark)
* 1/2 bar paraffin wax<ref>This is used instead of [https://jacksonsjob.com/tempering-semi-sweet-chocolate/ tempering] the chocolate.</ref>
* 1/2 bar paraffin wax<ref>Paraffin wax is used instead of [https://jacksonsjob.com/tempering-semi-sweet-chocolate/ tempering] the chocolate.</ref>


=== Preparation ===
=== Preparation ===
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Make peanut butter balls and set aside.
Make peanut butter balls and set aside.


If using paraffin, melt the paraffin and mix in the chocolate chips.  Otherwise, melt the chocolate in a double-boiler with hot, but not boiling water, until just melted (about 104-113°F).  Remove from heat and allow to cool
If using paraffin, melt the paraffin and mix in the chocolate chips.  Otherwise, melt 3/4 cup of the chocolate until just melted (about 104-113°F).  Remove from heat, and stir in remaining chocolate until fully melted and cooled slightly (84-91°F).


Dip each peanut butter balls in chocolate to coat.  Set aside to cool and dry.  Rewarm the chocolate as needed.
Dip each peanut butter balls in chocolate to coat.  Set aside to cool and dry.  Rewarm the chocolate as needed.

Latest revision as of 21:50, 18 December 2021

Summary
Prep time 30 min
Cook time (n/a)
Source Elaine (adapted)
Yield / serves ~2 1/2 dozen
Rating Very good

Ingredients

  • 3 T butter, melted
  • 1 c powdered sugar
  • 1 c peanut butter
  • 2 c Rice Krispies
  • 1 c (6 oz) chocolate (bars or chips, milk or dark)
  • 1/2 bar paraffin wax[1]

Preparation

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add peanut butter and powdered sugar. Stir until combined. Remove from heat and mix in the Rice Krispies. Allow to cool.

Make peanut butter balls and set aside.

If using paraffin, melt the paraffin and mix in the chocolate chips. Otherwise, melt 3/4 cup of the chocolate until just melted (about 104-113°F). Remove from heat, and stir in remaining chocolate until fully melted and cooled slightly (84-91°F).

Dip each peanut butter balls in chocolate to coat. Set aside to cool and dry. Rewarm the chocolate as needed.

Notes

  1. Paraffin wax is used instead of tempering the chocolate.