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Show your loved ones real love by making a batch of handmade cocoa bites! Such a recipe is always appreciated around this time of year. These cocoa bites are so easy to make and only call for 6 ingredients. Cocoa bites are a fantastic way to show how much you really care. Enjoy and Happy Valentine's Day!
5 cups crisp rice cereal
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 cups miniature marshmallows or 30 large marshmallows
1 2/3 cups (10oz) Peanut butter chips
1/3 cup cocoa
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1. Measure cereal; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
3. Add marshmallows, peanut butter chips and cocoa. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows and chips are melted. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in corn syrup. Add cereal; stir until well coated.
5. Using hands, shape into 1 1/2 inch balls, stirring mixture a few times during shaping.
6. Place on a cookie sheet. Cool completely. Decorate as desired.
Store Cocoa Bites in a cool dry place.
Makes about 40 treats.
Recipe courtesy of The National Confectioners Association.
Photo courtesy of The Santa Barbara Chocolate Company.
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To give as a treat, cut circles out of colored plastic wrap, place a bite in the center and twist closed or tie with a narrow ribbon. Big and little kids will love 'em!