1 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. butter, room temperature
1 lb. confectioners sugar
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp. solid vegetable shortening

Line a baking sheet with wax paper. In a medium bowl mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla and sugar. With hands, form a smooth dough. Mixture will be very stiff. Shape dough into balls, using a teaspoon for each. Place on wax paper and place in refrigerator.

In top of double boiler over simmering, not boiling, water melt chocolate and shortening together. When smooth, pour into small bowl. Remove peanut butter balls from refrigerator. Insert wooden toothpick into balls and dip in chocolate so 3/4 of each ball is covered. Return to wax paper, chocolate side down. Refrigerate 30 minutes (can freeze).