Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls

1 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs

1 1/2 c Flaked coconut

1 1/2 c Peanuts or pecans; chopped

1 c Butter or margarine; melted

16 oz Powdered sugar; sifted

12 oz Crunchy peanut butter

1 ts Vanilla extract

24 oz Semisweet chocolate morsels

3 tb Shortening

Recipe by: Southern Living

Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring well. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Combine chocolate morsels and shortening in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Dip each peanut butter ball into chocolate mixture. Place on wax paper to MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring well. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Combine chocolate morsels and shortening in a 1-1/2-quart bowl; microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) for 5 to 6 minutes or until chocolate is softened; stir well. Dip each peanut butter ball into chocolate mixture. Place on wax paper to cool. Store in refrigerator. NOTE: Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls may be frozen in an airtight container for later use. Remove balls from freezer 1 hour before serving. -----