No-Bake Apricot-Almond Balls

No-Bake Apricot-Almond Balls

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Makes: 18 servings
Serving Size: 1 ball
Carb Grams Per Serving: 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup 68% vegetable oil spread
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups rice and wheat cereal flakes, crushed slightly
1/3 cup finely snipped dried apricots
2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon shortening
Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine peanut butter, vegetable oil spread, honey, and
almond extract. Cook over low heat just until melted and nearly smooth, whisking
constantly. Stir in cereal, apricots, almonds, and ginger until well mixed. Using
slightly wet hands or a 1-ounce scoop, shape mixture into balls. Let stand on a
waxed paper-lined baking sheet about 15 minutes or until firm.
In a small saucepan, combine chocolate and shortening; cook and stir over low heat
until melted. Drizzle balls with melted chocolate. Chill about 15 minutes or until
chocolate is set. Store in the refrigerator.