Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup peanut butter
7 ounces marshmallow creme
1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons shortening

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter and marshmallow creme; add cereal and stir until well coated.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening.
Microwave, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until chips are melted; stir until smooth.
Roll cereal mixture into 1-in. balls; dip in chocolate.
Place on a waxed paper-lined pan.
Refrigerate until set.