Peanut Butter Balls

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1 lb dipping chocolate or 1 lb confectioner’s coating .

DIRECTIONS

1. Stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter until well mixed.Shape peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls, placing them on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper.
2. Let balls stand for 20 minutes until dry.Melt the dipping chocolate or confectioners’ coating.Drop balls one at a time in melted chocolate.Using a fork, remove from the chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off.Place back on the waxed paper.Let stand until dry.
3. Store tightly covered in a cool dry place.