Shelly's Recipe

KRISPY PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES

Category: Candy

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
20 large marshmallows (about 1/2 bag)
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups Rice Krispies (or any crispy rice cereal)
2 cups chocolate chips (I like dark/bittersweet, but anything would work here)
Toppings (M&Ms, nuts, etc)

Melt the butter in a sauce pan over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, add the marshmallows, stirring occasionally until the marshmallows have melted. Stir in the peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon until smooth.

Meanwhile, lightly grease a mixing bowl, and add the cereal to the bowl. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and stir until evenly combined.

Lightly grease your (clean) hands, and roll the mixture into 1 1/2 to 2 inch balls and place on a sheet of waxed paper to cool completely. If you are adding lollipop sticks to make pops, press the sticks into the center of each ball.

Once the truffles have cooled, heat the chocolate in the microwave for about 15-30 seconds at a time, stirring each time until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Dip the truffles (or lollipops) into the chocolate and coat evenly. Shake off the excess, and transfer back to the waxed paper. Add the toppings (if desired) and then let cool until the chocolate has set. You can speed this process up a bit by placing them on a tray and popping them into the fridge, if you like. (Makes about 24 truffles or pops)