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Featured in Delight’s Winter Issue 2009

SERVES 10-12            PREP 30 MIN

My father and I used to sneak these holiday treats before they were served.  Making them conjures up my favorite holiday memories.

16 ounces creamy peanut butter 

1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar 

1 cup butter, softened 

1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

1.  In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar and butter. Beat until smooth.

2.  Scoop out spoonfuls of batter and roll into 1-inch balls.

3.  Set on a baking sheet and refrigerate 30-45 minutes until firm.

4.  Line another baking sheet with waxed paper.  Place chocolate chips in double boiler.  Melt on low temperature, stirring constantly, until smooth.

5.  Using wooden picks, dip balls into chocolate to coat completely, allowing excess chocolate to run back into pan.

6.  Place desserts on prepared sheet.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.