Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

Another Taste of Home recipe I'm putting here for safekeeping!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 6 dozen

Ingredients

• 2  cups creamy peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 3 3⁄4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3  cups  crisp rice cereal
• 4  cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1  teaspoon shortening
• 1⁄3 cup white chocolate chips

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Stir in cereal. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until chilled.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 1/4 cup shortening. Microwave on high until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate; place on a waxed paper-lined pan.
3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine vanilla chips and remaining shortening. Microwave at 70% power until melted; stir until smooth. Drizzle over candies. Refrigerate until set.