Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

Lighter than regular peanut butter balls, these sweet treats are a hit any time of year!


Ingredients
1 1/2 cup peanut butter (or more to hold together)
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
3 tbsp butter, softened
3 cups rice crispies (I happened to have vanilla flavoured rice crispies)
9 oz semisweet chocolate
1 tbsp shortening

Directions
Mix peanut butter, icing sugar, butter, and rice crispies together in a large bowl. Using your hands, ensure all ingredients are mixed then form 1-inch round balls. If they are too crumbly to hold together, add a bit more peanut butter until they're the right consistency. Place them on a wax or parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Microwave chocolate and shortening for about 1 minute, stirring and checking every 20 seconds until completely melted. Dip peanut butter balls in chocolate mixture and place back on lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until you serve them.