Peanut butter balls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 170 g bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat with a mixer until smooth. Roll the mixture into 24 equal-sized balls (about 1 teaspoon each) and place them on a small baking sheet. Freeze for about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine the chocolate and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second intervals, stirring with a silicone spatula, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
3. Holding the ball steady with two forks, dip it into the melted chocolate, coating it evenly. Shake off any excess chocolate.
4. Place the ball on a baking sheet. Coat each peanut butter ball with chocolate in the same manner. Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 1 hour. Serve chilled. Store any remaining balls in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
   
   Note
   
   This recipe works with either regular or natural peanut butter, but regular peanut butter produces more delicate and creamy candies.