Peanut Butter Cups - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. soft butter or oleo
2 c. peanut butter
2 1/2 lb. powdered sugar
8 to 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/5 lb. paraffin
coconut or nuts (optional)

Preparation

Mix butter and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl.
Blend well.
Add powdered sugar, small amounts at a time, until well mixed and mixture is consistency to make into small balls.
After mixture is shaped into balls, melt chocolate chips and paraffin in double boiler.
Dip balls into chocolate and let stand until dry. Balls may be rolled in coconut or crushed nuts.
Yield: 2 pounds.