Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until the dough is firm but pliable.
• Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a wax-paper-lined baking sheet.
• Chill the peanut butter balls in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
• In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips with shortening until smooth.
• Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter visible on top.
• Place dipped balls back on wax paper and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.