Frances' Peanut Butter Treats

hese are perfect for serving with coffee and dessert, and I include them in boxes of home-made assorted cookies for gift giving

30 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

723 calories per serving view nutrition facts

24 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	pound	butter
2	pounds	peanut butter	creamy or chunky
3	pounds	powdered sugar
2/3	bar	parafin	wax, kind used for canning
24	ounces	chocolate chips	milk or semi-sweet

Directions

Cream together butter and peanut butter.

Add confectioners sugar slowly and mix thoroughly.

Roll mixture into little balls (no more than an inch a piece) and place a toothpick in the center.

Melt chocolate chips, then add melted wax. Stir well until smooth. This can be done using the microwave, or on the stove top.

On stove top, use a heavy sauce pan and melt slowly so not to burn the chocolate or the wax.

Dip peanut butter balls into chocolate and swish around to make sure they are completely covered.

Let candy dry on a sheet of wax paper. Store in refrigerator.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 142g

Amount per Serving

Calories 723 52% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.0g	64%
Saturated Fat 18.0g	90%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 42mg	14%
Sodium 284mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 82.0g	27%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	17%
Sugars 74.0g
Protein 11.0g	22%

Vitamin A	10%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	3%		Iron	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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