Maple Peanut Balls

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened (NO SUBSTITUTES)
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
2 pounds dark chocolate candy coating
1 cup chopped peanuts

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and flavoring until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Shape into 1-inch balls.

In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt candy coating, stirring often. Dip balls in coating; sprinkle with peanuts. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate.

Yields about 8 dozen.