Peanut Butter Balls

Peanut Butter Balls

1/2 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup sifter powdered sugar
8 ounces chocolate
optional: rice crispies

In a mixing bowl stir together peanut butter and butter. Gradually add
powdered sugar, stirring till combined.( At this point you could add rice crispies if you want some crunch).Shape into 1-inch balls; place
on waxed paper. Let stand till dry (about 20 minutes).

Melt chocolate. Dip balls, one at a time, into
coating. Let excess coating drip off peanut butter balls. Place on
waxed paper; let stand till coating is firm, Store tightly covered in
refrigerator. Makes about 30 pieces.

* To melt chocolate for dipping, cut it up, place it in a heavy
saucepan, and stir it constantly over low heat until melted and smooth.
Or, you can microwave 8 ounces in a microwave-safe
bowl, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 1 to 3 minutes or until
coating is almost melted; stir until smooth.

** Lift the balls out of melted candy coating with a fork. Draw the fork
across the rim of the dish to remove excess coating.

The peanut butter and butter are easier to mix if
butter is room temperature. You can also use parchment paper instead of
waxed paper. To make these look like buckeyes, just leave a portion of
the peanut butter uncoated.