Peanut Butter Cups

Yield: 4 dozen

1 ½ c confectioners’ sugar

1 c creamy peanut butter (NOT reduced fat or generic brand)

½ c packed brown sugar

2 TBS butter (no substitutes), softened

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 c (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips

¼ c shortening

In a bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, brown sugar, butter and vanilla; cover and set aside.  In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.  Pour teaspoonfuls into paper-lined mini muffin cups.  Roll balls of peanut butter mixture, then flatten so they are about 1 inch diameter and 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Top with another teaspoonful of chocolate mixture.  Chill until set.