Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

Name: Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 dozen
Ingredients: 2 cups creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 cups crisp rice cereal; 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon shortening; 1/3 cup white chocolate chips

Submitted by Michelle in KY

"Another Taste of Home recipe I'm putting here for safekeeping!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 6 dozen

ingredients

2 cups creamy peanut butter
¹⁄₂ cup butter, softened
3 ³⁄₄ cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crisp rice cereal
4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
¹⁄₄ cup shortening
1 teaspoon shortening
¹⁄₃ cup white chocolate chips

directions

In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Stir in cereal. Shape into 1-in. 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 a waxed paper-lined pan.
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.