crispy peanut butter balls

By Jaxson

Ingredients

• 2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cups butter softened
• 3-3/4 confectioners sugar
• 3 cups rice cereal
• 4 cups (24 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tsp shortening, divided
• 1/3 cup vanilla or white chips

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended, gradually beat in sugar. Stir in cereal. Shape into 1 inch balls. Refrigerate until chilled.

In a large microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 1/4 cup shortening. Microwave on high until chips are melted, stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate, place on waxed paper lined pan.

In a small microwave safe bowl, combine vanilla chips and remaining shortening. Microwave until melted. stir until smooth. Drizzle over candies. Refrigerate until set.