SWEET TOOTH TREATS

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I remember Mom would have these yummy snacks waiting for us kids when we got home from school. Now I stir up these homemade treats for my husband and two daughters. They love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate...and I love that they don't keep me in the kitchen all day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups Cheerios
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup, sugar and coconut until blended. Stir in cereal. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls halfway into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.