White Chocolate Snowballs

• 1 12 cups peanut butter
• 12 cup butter, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
• 12 cup shelled unsalted peanuts

1. Line 1 large baking sheet with aluminum foil and another with waxed paper; set both aside.
2. Using an electric mixer (or a wooden spoon), beat together the peanut butter and butter in a large bowl until blended and smooth.
3. Add the sugar, 1/2 cup at a time; blend until smooth.
4. Press the mixture into 1-inch balls.
5. (The dough will be dry, so it may be easier to form with damp hands.)
6. Place the balls on the foil-lined sheet.
7. Let stand until firm, about 30 minutes.
8. Melt the white chocolate chips and shortening in a heatproof bowl set atop a pot of simmering water over medium-high heat.
9. Stir continuously until smooth.
10. Remove the pan from the heat.
11. Using a toothpick for a handle, pierce each ball, then dip it into the melted chocolate.
12. Spoon chocolate over the balls to coat them, if needed.
13. Set them on the waxed-paper-lined sheet and top each with a peanut half.
14. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
15. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

peanut butter, butter, sugar, white chocolate chips, vegetable shortening, peanuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/white-chocolate-snowballs-183941 (may not work)