With only 7 days to go until Christmas, people around the world are abuzz with last minute holiday activity, whether it be baking cookies, sending cards, or buying and wrapping presents. At the North Pole, I can only imagine that Santa and his elves are busy too, frenetically working to finish the toy making so they can load the sleigh and harness the reindeer in preparation for the most magical night of the year.
Fortunately, though, not all the elves have been focused on toys, sleighs, and reindeer. Four of my personal favorites - Ernie (the Keebler elf) and Snap, Crackle and Pop (of Rice Krispie fame) have combined forces in the kitchen, working some elfin outrageousness of their own, namely Graham Peanut Butter Bon Bons, a magical, mouthwatering blend of peanut butter, Rice Krispies, graham cracker crumbs, and confectioners sugar. All wrapped up in a chocolate coating. Five ingredients. No baking. Minimal muss and fuss. That's got to be one of the best presents ever, especially if you don't yet have your cards addressed, your presents wrapped, or your tree trimmed - like me!
Makes 44 pieces
Keebler Graham Cracker Crumbs (back of box)
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 1/4 cups crunchy peanut butter (you may need up to 1 1/2 cups if the mixture feels dry)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
12 ounces white or dark chocolate bark coating
Preparation
1. In large bowl stir together cereal, peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs and confectioners sugar. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Shape crumb mixture into balls, using 1 level tablespoon for each.
3. In small saucepan melt chocolate bark coating over low heat. Dip each ball in coating, letting excess chocolate drip off. Place on wax paper. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes or until set. Store in airtight container.
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