Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

By srumbel

These Crispy Peanut Butter Balls are a new favorite of mine! They are so simple and easy to make, but something about the rice krispies in them makes them super fun to eat! I just love the texture.
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Ingredients

• 2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 3 cups rice krispie cereal
• 4 cups chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup shortening

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat peanut butter and butter together in a large bowl until well blended.
2. Slowly mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Stir in rice krispie cereal.
4. Shape into 1 inch balls. Refrigerate until firm.
5. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a bowl in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.
6. Dip balls into chocolate using a toothpick. Tap on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
7. Place balls on parchment paper and allow to dry.