Tuesday, July 12, 2011

CHOCOLATE PEANUT SWEETIES

This is one of my favorite ways to make a salty/sweet snack!

INGREDIENTS:
1 C peanut butter
1/2 C butter (no margarine), softened
3 C confectioner's sugar
5 dozen miniature pretzel twists (about 3 C)
1-2 C milk chocolate chips
1 to 2 Tbl solid vegetable shortening

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a mixing bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioner's sugar until combined. Shape into 1 inch balls; press one onto each pretzel. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until peanut butter mixture is firm, about 1 hour.
2. In a microwave safe bowl, melt 1 C chocolate chips and 1 Tbl solid vegetable shortening until smooth (stirring every 30 seconds). Dip the peanut butter ball into chocolate. Return to baking sheet, pretzel side down. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

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