Preparation Steps

• In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
• Fold in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly distributed.
• Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Refrigerate balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
• Melt chocolate chips with shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
• Dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely, and return to the parchment paper.
• Let chocolate set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until hardened.