Chubby Hubby Buckeye Truffles Six Sisters Stuff

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups pretzel pieces
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup milk or semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Additional peanut butter, melted, for garnish
Additional pretzel pieces, for garnish

Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper. Put the pretzel pieces into a resealable gallon-sized plastic bag and crush into very small bits (a rolling pin works great for this).
In a small bowl combine peanut butter, butter brown sugar, and salt. Stir until all of the ingredients are completely blended and smooth. Add pretzel bits to the peanut butter mixture and mix thoroughly. Add powdered sugar and mix until completely combined.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Place baking sheet in refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
When ready to dip the truffles, microwave the chocolate chips and shortening together in a small bowl at 50 percent power in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
Working one at a time, dip one peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate and use a fork to roll it around, ensuring that it is completely coated with chocolate. Let any excess chocolate drip off and place back on the waxed paper. Repeat until each peanut butter ball has been dipped.
Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes. Garnish with a drizzle of melted peanut butter and crushed pretzels, if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Makes about 18 truffles