Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter-Filled Pretzel Bites

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter softened

3 cups confectioners' sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. salt

1 lb. bag square shaped pretzels

Chocolate for dipping

In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, butter, vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Roll into 1/2 tsp. balls and place on a pretzel; top with second pretzel and place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill in freezer until firm, about 20 minutes (See picture below to see what they look like during this step). 

Melt chocolate, adding 1 tsp. shortening. Using a fork, gently dip the pretzel bite into the candy coating rotating until covered. Once covered remove and softly tap/shake until the excess chocolate falls off. Place back on wax paper to dry.

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