Sunday, November 4, 2007

Peanut Butter Krispy Bites

1/4 cup butter or margarine
40 large marshmallows OR 4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter OR Crunchy Peanut Butter
5 cups crisp rice cereal

CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE (optional, recipe follows)

Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Melt butter in large saucepan, over low heat.
Add marshmallows; cook, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat.
Add peanut butter; stir until melted.
Add cereal; stir until well coated. Immediately press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Cool; cut into squares or triangles.
Drizzle with CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE, if desired.
Makes about 24 squares.

CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE: Place 1/2 cup Milk Chocolate Chips and 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (do not use butter, margarine or oil) in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 30 seconds or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.

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