• In the bowl of your mixer, add peanut butter, powdered sugar and melted butter and mix until all ingredients are well combined and looks like dough.  
• Add pretzel and continue to combine.
• Using about a tablespoon and a half of dough, form into 1-inch peanut butter balls and place on a baking sheet layered with parchment or wax paper.
• Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to allow the peanut butter balls to harden before dipping into the chocolate mixture.  
• Melt chocolate and shortening in a small mixing bowl in the microwave. 
• After 15-20 minutes, remove the peanut butter balls from the freezer, dip into the melted chocolate covering all sides.  NOTE: To assist in the dipping process, use a toothpick at either end. Also, tilt the bowl with melted chocolate on it’s side to assist with covering all sides evenly.  
• Place dipped peanut butter balls onto a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.  
• Place in the freezer for 30+ minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.  The thicker your chocolate, the longer you may need to allow to freeze. 
• Serve and enjoy! 
• To store, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5-6 days or in the freezer for 2 months. 

TO USE YOUR INSTANT POT TO MELT THE CHOCOLATE: 

• Pour 2 cups of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. 
• Place a heat safe bowl on top of the liner. The bottom of the bowl should just fit inside of the Instant Pot. 
• Place the chocolate and shortening into the bowl. 
• Select the ‘Saute’ function and stir the chocolate regularly as it starts to melt.  
• Follow all other steps above.