Step 1

Line a baking sheet; set aside.In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using approximately 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on pan you had set aside, and place in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Melt shortening or coconut oil* and chocolate together in a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water. You can use your double boiler if you have one. Stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat.

Step 3

Remove balls from refrigerator. Insert a wooden toothpick into each and dip into melted chocolate. Return to lined pan, chocolate side down. Repeat with remaining balls. Remove toothpicks. Put back in the refrigerator to set for approximately 30 minutes. And serve.