Cocoa Bites

• 5 cups rice cereal
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 cups miniature marshmallows or 30 large marshmallows
• 1 2/3 cups (10 ounce) peanut butter chips
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup

Method

Measure cereal; set aside. In large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows, peanut butter chips and cocoa. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows and chips are melted. Remove from heat. Stir in corn syrup. Add cereal; stir until well coated. Using hands, shape into 1 1/2 inch balls, stirring mixture a few times during shaping. Place on cookie sheet. Cool completely. Decorate as desired. Store in a cool dry place.

Yield: about 40 treats 

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