1 1/2 c. peanut butter, creamy style
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (16 oz.) confectioners' sugar pkg.
1 (16 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
2 tbsp. vegetable shortening (Crisco)

Line a baking sheet with wax paper.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together peanut butter, butter, vanilla and sugar with hands to form stiff dough. Shape dough into small balls. Place on wax paper and refrigerate. (Note: Insert a toothpick into each peanut butter ball before refrigerating. - Edit.)

In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening together.

Remove peanut butter balls from refrigerator. Dip each ball into melted chocolate about 3/4 way. Return to wax paper chocolate side down. Remove toothpick and refrigerate (on wax paper) for 30 minutes until chocolate is firm. Store in plastic container until all are eaten. Makes 5 dozen.