Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients:

Filling:

• 2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cubed
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 cups Rice Krispie cereal

Coating:

• 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup shortening

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine confectioners sugar and cereal. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal; toss to coal. Roll into 1- in. balls; place on the prepared pan. Refrigerate until chilled.
3. In large microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until set.