Peanut Butter Balls

Peanut Butter Balls Peanut Butter Balls are an easy treat made with sweetened peanut butter and covered in chocolate. Everyone LOVES this recipe! Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 24 balls Calories: 120kcal Author: April Woods Ingredients 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter room temp 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups powdered sugar more as needed 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips 12 ounces 2 tablespoons shortening Instructions Mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt with a mixer until blended (try using an electric mixer on low). Add 2 cups powdered sugar, blend. Use additional powdered sugar until mixture can be shaped into a ball and will stay on a toothpick. Shape into about 1 inch balls and refrigerate until firm. Place chocolate chips and shortening in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15 - 20 second increments, mixing in-between until chocolate is melted. (You can re-melt as needed when making balls). Insert toothpick into balls. Dip into chocolate, then remove excess. Place on a parchment lined tray. Remove toothpick and smooth over holes. Refrigerate until firm.