WHITE BARK BALLS

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Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 dozen cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, at room temperature
12 ounces white chocolate
Colored sugar for sprinkling (optional).

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine Rice Krispies, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and butter or margarine. Mix until very well combined. Firmly compress into balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about four hours or overnight.
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and set aside. In a double boiler over medium-low heat, melt white chocolate until completely smooth. Remove from heat and pour chocolate into a wide, shallow bowl. Working quickly in small batches, roll chilled balls in chocolate, turning gently with a fork. Transfer to waxed paper. If desired, sprinkle tops of cookies with colored sugar.
Place baking sheet in refrigerator long enough for chocolate to become firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerated for up to three weeks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 118, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 16 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams