Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls- 1st Place Winner

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

Submitted by LaRee Farnham

• 1 c. crunchy peanut butter
• 2 Tbsp. melted butter
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 2 c. Rice Krispies
• 1 c. chocolate chips
• 1 Tbsp. shortening

1. Combine peanut butter, melted butter and powdered sugar. Stir in 2 c. Rice Krispies. Form in balls. Put in freezer.
2. Once the balls are set, combine chocolate chips and shortening, microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and then if not smooth, microwave for 15 seconds, watch closely so not to overcook.  Dip the balls into the chocolate and cover completely.
3. Set on wax paper to cool.

**You could also use melting chocolate wafers instead of chocolate chips. Follow directions on bag to melt.