Carob Truffles

These no-bake candies are a special treat for that rare occasion. Your guests will never know how easy these are to make!

Makes about 20 truffles.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 c old-fashioned natural peanut butter, well-stirred
• 1/4 c softened butter
• 1 c powdered sugar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 c roasted carob powder
• 1/2 c chopped nuts

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, cream the peanut butter and butter, using a wooden spoon or electric mixer.
2. Add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and carob. Continue to blend and cream the mixture. When well blended, knead until you have a pliable dough.
3. Break off small pieces of the dough (about 1 inch in diameter). Roll each between your palms until smooth and round.
4. Place the nuts on a plate and roll each truffle in the nuts, pressing them in a bit. Place truffles in a tightly sealed container and refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. (These may also be frozen.) Serve cold.