Peanut Butter Balls

1 2/3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs or graham cracker crumbs

2 cups powdered sugar

1 cup smooth or crunchy peanut butter

1/2 cup butter or margarine

6 to 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Combine vanilla wafer crumbs and powdered sugar in a medium bowl.

2. In a large saucepan melt peanut butter and butter together. Stir in crumb mixture, blending thoroughly.

3. Using a teaspoon form dough into small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Place sheets in refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow peanut balls to harden.

4. Melt 6 oz. of chocolate over double-boiler. Dip tops of peanut balls in the chocolate and return to cookie sheets to harden. Let peanut butter balls harden at room temperature or return to fridge for 15 to 20 minutes to harden the chocolate.

5. Use the other 6 oz. of chocolate if needed. Store the peanut butter balls in a tightly covered container.

6. Makes 7 to 8 dozen balls.

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