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Peanut Butter Candies

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp shortening

In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar until blended. 
Beat in cracker crumbs.
Shape into 1-1/2" balls.
Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
Carefully spoon a small amount of chocolate mixture over each candy.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

Yield: about 1 dozen

(Quick Cooking - November/December 2004)