Peanut Butter Balls

1 c. peanut butter
1 (1 lb.) box powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/3 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts
2 sticks butter
1 can coconut
1 bag chocolate chips
1 (1" sq.) paraffin

Combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, oatmeal, raisins, nuts, butter and coconut in large mixing bowl; mix together well. 
Roll into 1-1 1/2 inch balls and chill. 
Place chocolate chips and paraffin in double boiler and melt together, blending well. 

Dip chilled peanut butter balls in chocolate mixture and place on wax paper to set.

OR

Peanut Butter Balls

1/2 lb. butter, melted

1 Tbsp vanilla

1 1/2 c. coconut

1 box (1 lb.) powdered sugar

1 c chopped pecans

1 c peanut butter

1 c raisins

1 c uncooked oats

Mix all ingredients and form into balls.  dip in chocolate.

I've made both, they're both very good.  I did the second recipe first, but couldn't find it when I was going to make more.  I would make it again before the first recipe, I think it was a bit more balanced.