Pretzel Buckeyes

 Ingredients:

- 1 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/8 teaspoon salt

- 3 1/4 cups coarsely chopped pretzels, divided

- 3 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons shortening

Directions:

In a large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups peanut butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, softened butter, and salt until blended. Stir in 3 cups of coarsely chopped pretzels.

Shape pretzel mixture into 1" balls. Refrigerate on a plate or baking sheet for at least 30 minutes or until firm. It may also help to freeze the balls for 5-10 minutes immediately before dipping in chocolate.

In a microwave or on the stove, melt chocolate chips and shortening together. Stir until smooth. 

Dip pretzel balls in the chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. 

Microwave remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter for 30-45 seconds or until melted. Drizzle over truffles. Sprinkle with remaining chopped pretzels. Refrigerate until set. Best to store in the refrigerator.