Ice Cream Porcupine Balls

Here's a neat treat for a kids' party. Use your favorite flavor of ice cream in this easy party recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Time: Total Time: 15 minutes

ice cream
peanuts

Chocolate Sauce

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

Scoop large balls of ice cream onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet; return to the freezer to harden. Insert salted peanuts into the ice cream balls so they resemble porcupines. Serve in dessert dishes with chocolate sauce.

Sauce:
In a small saucepan heat chocolate chips with whipping cream over low heat, stirring constantly. Continue to cook until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth. Stir in vanilla. Keep chocolate sauce refrigerated. Keeps for 1 to 2 weeks.