Buckeye Balls

 

1 (16-ounce) jar creamy peanut butter
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 (16-ounce) packages powdered sugar
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate morsels
2 tablespoons shortening
Preparation

Beat peanut butter and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until blended.
Shape into 1-inch balls; chill 10 minutes or until firm.
Microwave chocolate and shortening in a 2-quart glass bowl at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring twice.
Dip each ball in chocolate mixture until partially coated; place on wax paper to harden. Store in an airtight container.