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PEANUT BUTTER HONEY BEES - MarylandStateFair 1999

This PEANUT BUTTER HONEY BEES - MarylandStateFair 1999 recipe uses Creamy Peanut Butter, Margarine, Powdered Sugar, Graham Cracker Crumbs, and Semi Sweet Real Chocolate Chips. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 2 cup
• 3 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine peanut butter and margarine in large mixer bowl.

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   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes).

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   Add powdered sugar; reduce speed to low.

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   Beat until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).

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   Stir in graham cracker crumbs by hand.

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   Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of mixture into 1 1/2-inch ovals.

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   Place on wax paper-lined cookie sheets.

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   Combine chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl.

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   Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir.

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    Continue microwaving at 10 second intervals, stirring until mixture is melted and smooth (10 to 30 seconds).

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    Cool slightly (2 to 3 minutes).

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    Place chocolate in small plastic resealable food bag.

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    Cut very small tip from one corner of bag.

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    Make small chocolate dots for eyes, if desired.

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    Refrigerate until firm (at least 30 minutes). Store refrigerated.

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    TIPS: Substitute disposable pastry bag for plastic resealable food bag.

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    If dough is too soft, stir in additional powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.

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    Preparation 1 hrs. 45 min. * Chilling 30 min.

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    Nutr. Assoc.: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0