Christmas Chocolate Balls

• 1 c. crunchy peanut butter
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp. melted butter
• 8 oz. pitted dates, cut fine
• 1 c. confectioners sugar
• 1 c. coconut
• 1 c. maraschino cherries, cut up and drained well
• 12 oz. chocolate chips
• 2 squares semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 (1-inch) square wax

1. Combine peanut butter, egg, butter, dates, coconut and confectioners sugar in large bowl and mix thoroughly.
2. If sticky, add more confectioners sugar.
3. Shape in 1-inch balls and refrigerate while preparing chocolate for coating.
4. Melt chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate and wax in top of a double boiler.
5. Use spoon or fork and dip balls in melted chocolate.
6. Place on foil to set.
7. Store in a cool place in a covered container.

crunchy peanut butter, egg, butter, dates, confectioners sugar, coconut, maraschino cherries, chocolate chips, chocolate

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=437856 (may not work)