Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls

Ingredients

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 c flaked coconut
1 1/2 c peanuts
1 c butter
16 oz powdered sugar
12 oz crunchy peanut butter
1 ts vanilla extract
24 oz semisweet chocolate morsels
3 tb shortening
1 recipe by southern living

Instructions

Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring well. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Combine chocolate morsels and shortening in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Dip each peanut butter ball into chocolate mixture. Place on wax paper to MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring well. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Combine chocolate morsels and shortening in a 1-1/2-quart bowl; microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) for 5 to 6 minutes or until chocolate is softened; stir well. Dip each peanut butter ball into chocolate mixture. Place on wax paper to cool. Store in refrigerator. NOTE: Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls may be frozen in an airtight container for later use. Remove balls from freezer 1 hour before serving. ----