Cream the peanut butter, Crisco and icing sugar together until smooth.

Stir in peanuts and cereal. Mix well

Shape into small balls. Chill until firm (about one hour).

Melt the chocolate and paraffin together until smooth. Dip the balls one at a time in chocolate mixture to cover. Let the excess drop off then place on waxed paper. Decorate the top with a peanut half if desired. Store in refrigerator