Buckeyes (Chocolate dipped peanut butter balls)

• 1 cup  crunchy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup  margarine or butter, softened
• 1 cup  powdered sugar
• 2 cups  Rice Krispies®
• 1 1/2 cups  semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• 2 tablespoons  vegetable shortening

1. In large electric mixer bowl, beat peanut butter, margarine and sugar on medium speed until thoroughly combined. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal, mixing thoroughly. Portion mixture, using rounded teaspoon. Shape into balls.  Refrigerate

 

2. Melt chocolate morsels and shortening in small saucepan, over low heat, stirring constantly. Spoon 1 teaspoon melted chocolate over each peanut butter ball. Refrigerate until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.