Peter Cottontails

What is Easter without peanut butter eggs? I have never been good at making egg shaped peanut butter eggs. I finally threw in the towel. Instead of peanut butter eggs, I made peanut butter balls... but who thinks 'peanut butter balls' is actually a cute name for them?... not me! So I was thinking and I came up with Peter Cottontails. Now all of you who struggle with the egg shape can easily make the same delicious treat with a new twist! Enjoy!

Ingredients
1 and 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
4 cups powdered sugar, lightly scooped
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 (12oz.) bag milk chocolate chips
2 tbs. shortening

Directions
In a large microwave safe bowl melt peanut butter and margarine on high for approximately 1 minute. Stir mixture until nice and creamy. Put in microwave for additional 30 seconds on high. Stir again until combined. With your hands mix in the powdered sugar and Rice Krispies (yes, this will be very messy). Once combined form peanut butter mixture into tablespoon sized balls with your hands. Place balls onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Once sheet is filled place in refrigerator for approximately 15 minutes or until hardened. Once hardened remove from refrigerator. In a medium sized microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate chips and shortening on high for approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir the chocolate and make sure it's very smooth. Dip peanut butter balls into the chocolate coating until well covered. Place back on wax paper covered cookie sheet and place in refrigerator until set (approximately 30 minutes). Enjoy!