Peanut Butter Snowballs

Description:
This is a "no bake" but with "chilling time" nutty snowballs that even kids or new to baking can do. This could be a simple yet delicious dessert you can serve your family & guests this holiday season.

Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups peanut butter
- 1-1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 pkg (or 12 oz.) white chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp. veg. shortening
Some confectioners' sguar or edible glitter for dusting




Directions:
.In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and butter until blended; add confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition.

2. Line a baking sheet with foil. Using your hands, shape peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls. Place balls on prepared baking sheet; chill until firm, about 1 hour.

3. Place white chocolate and shortening in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM, stirring at 30-second intervals, until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.

4. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Using a spoon, dip each peanut butter ball into melted chocolate, spooning chocolate over ball to coat, if necessary.

5. Transfer snowballs to the waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle tops with confectioners’ sugar or edible glitter.