Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups peanut butter
• 1 cup butter , softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1.33 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix together peanut butter, butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Shape into 1 inch balls and place in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes, until firm.

2. 2

   Place chocolate and shortening in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove peanut butter balls from the freezer and dip each ball into the chocolate mixture one at a time, using a toothpick to skewer the ball and cover all sides in chocolate. Remove ball from chocolate and place on a cookie sheet or tray lined with waxed paper. Repeat with remaining balls.