Delicious Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

These peanut butter balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. Made with just a few simple ingredients, including peanut butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs, these sweet treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are great for parties, holidays, or just as a quick snack. With a creamy and rich peanut butter center and a crunchy chocolate coating, these peanut butter balls will be an instant favorite. Follow this recipe and enjoy these irresistible treats in no time!

Ingredients

• Peanut butter - 1 cup
• Powdered sugar - 1 cup
• Graham cracker crumbs - 1 cup
• Butter (melted) - ½ cup
• Chocolate chips - 2 cups
• Vegetable shortening - 1 tablespoon

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Refrigerate the balls for about 15 minutes to firm up.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening. Microwave them in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
5. Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or a toothpick, allowing the excess chocolate to drip off. Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Refrigerate the peanut butter balls for another 15 minutes to set the chocolate coating.
7. Once the chocolate is set, the peanut butter balls are ready to be enjoyed! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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