Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

By chelyc13

Ingredients

• 2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 cups rice cereal
• 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon shortening, divided
• 1/3 cup vanilla or white chips

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

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

2. 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 a waxed paper lined pan.

3. In a small microwave safe bowl, combine vanilla chips and remaining shortening. Microwave at 70% power until melted; stir until smooth. Drizzle over candies. Refrigerate until set.