In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Pat cherries dry with paper towel. Dust hands with additional confectioners' sugar. Wrap each cherry with a rounded tablespoon full of peanut butter mixture; shape into a ball. (Peanut butter mixture may need to be refrigerated occasionally while rolling cherries.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip peanut butter balls in chocolate; place on waxed paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set. Yield: about 2 dozen.
*Note: Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.
Oh my ! I have to try these already thinking of ways to make them more holiday stylish, and you have to know I just love Peanut Butter Cups and add a cherry someone get that guy a rag drool running right down his chin ! thanks for the recipe.
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