Chocolate Nut Balls

Serves:

Ingredients:

6 oz PACKAGE (1 cup) SEMISWEET
CHOLOLATE PIECES
2 tb BUTTER or MARGARINE
1 EGG
1 c SIFTED POWDERED SUGAR
1/2 ts VANILLA
1 ds OF SALT
1/2 c FLAKED COCONUT
1/2 c CHOPPED PEANUTS

Method:

Chocolate Nut Balls FLAKED COCONUTS In medium sausepan melt semisweet chocolate pieces and butter or margarine over low heat stirring frequently.
Remove pan from heat; cool to lukewarm.
Beat in egg till smooth and glossy.
Add sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; mix well.
Stir in the 1/2 cup flaked coconut and chopped peanuts.
Chill about (1 hour).
Form into ( 1-inch ) balls; roll in additional flaked coconut.
Arrange on baking sheet.
Chill at least 3 hours or till firm.
MAKES ABOUT 2 1/2 DOZEN BALLS! Recipe from: Better Homes & Garden (New Cook Book) 1981 over 275 recipes!