TREAT #5 - Peanut Butter Balls!

YUMMY! This may be the best treat I've ever made! They taste like homemade Peanut Butter Cups.

**For some reason, blogger isn't letting me upload photos at the moment, so when it does, I'll add pics of this one.**

The recipe is from my Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, and it's SO easy.

1/2 c. Peanut Butter
3 T. butter, softened
1/4 cup rice cereal (rice crispies); Optional
1 c. Powdered sugar
6 oz. chocolate flavored candy coating, cut up

1. In a bowl, stir together peanut butter and butter. Gradually add cereal, if desired, and powdered sugar, stirring until combined. If necessary, knead with hands until smooth. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Set aside.

2. In a small heavy saucepan, melt candy coating over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat; cool for 5 minutes. Using a fork, dip bals, one at a time, into coating, allowing excess to drip off. Return to wax paper; let stand until coating is set (about 10 minutes). Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw at room temperature before serving.