Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients

• 2 cups peanut butter
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut
• 3 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Chipits, (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Measure the confectioner’s sugar, Rice Krispies cereal and coconut into a large mixing bowl. Gently whisk to combine the three ingredients and set aside.

2. 2

   Next, measure the peanut butter and butter into a saucepan. Over low heat, melt the peanut butter and butter together, stirring often to incorporate and combine.

3. 3

   Once fully melted, remove from the heat and transfer to the bowl with the cereal and coconut. Use a rubber spatula to ensure you get all of the peanut butter mixture out of the saucepan an into the mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture to the fridge for 20 minutes to firm up.

5. 5

   Next, scoop one tablespoon of the mixture into the palm of your hand and roll into balls. Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once all of the balls are rolled, transfer the baking sheet to your fridge for two hours to firm.

6. 6

   Once firm, measure the milk chocolate chips and vegetable shortening into a microwave-safe bowl. (You can substitute the shortening with vegetable oil if you wish.) In increments of 30 seconds at half power, melt the chocolate, stirring well between each increment.

7. 7

   Once the chocolate is fully melted and silky smooth, dip the balls fully into it. Allow the excess chocolate to drain away before transferring the ball back to the parchment-lined baking sheet.

8. 8

   Once all of the balls are coated, set them back into your fridge while you melt the Reese’s Peanut Butter Chipits using the same microwave technique – 30 second increments at half power.

9. 9

   Once fully melted, remove the balls from the fridge and drizzle the top of each ball with a little of the melted peanut butter chipits. Return them to the fridge to fully firm up before storing them in a food-safe container. Keep Peanut Butter Balls refridgerated at all times.