Yummies for Tummies

Review
In The Case of the Unknown Stink, the Tree House Detectives discovered it was the candy factory that was creating the stink. However, not all candy making has to smell bad. Here is a quick recipe for you to follow to make your own sweet smelling candy.

Recipe - Peanut Butter Balls
For students who are allergic to peanuts, you can leave out the peanut butter and add a teaspoon of vanilla.

• 1 box of 10x confectioner's sugar
• 1 stick butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 10 plain chocolate bars
• toothpicks
• waxed paper

Steps

1. Allow butter or margarine to soften.
2. Add sugar and thoroughly combine.
3. Last,add the peanut butter (or vanilla) and knead the mixture until smooth.
4. Pinch off small amounts and roll into 1-inch balls.

Adults Must Do Steps 5-7

5. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or in microwave.
6. Students will now insert toothpicks into their peanut butter ball and dip into the melted chocolate if desired.
7. Place on waxed paper until cooled and the chocolate has hardened.

Eat & Enjoy!

8. Be sure you smell the chocolate and peanut butter to better enjoy the taste.