Ingredients
1 cup butter or regular margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter, cream style
2 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup walnuts, chopped
6 oz chocolate chips, semi-sweet
1 paraffin piece, 2 1/2,cutup
Directions
Combine the peanut butter and butter in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook, over
medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Remove from the heat.
Combine the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, coconut, and
walnuts in a bowl. Pour the peanut butter mixture over all then toss
until well blended. Shape the mixture into 1/2-inch balls. Place on
waxed paper lined baking sheets. Cover with aluminum foil. Chill in
the refrigerator. Combine the chocolate chips and paraffin in the top
of a double boiler. Place over hot water and stir until melted. Dip
the balls in the chocolate. Place on waxed paper lined baking sheets
and let stand until the chocolate is set. Cover with aluminum foil
and store in the refrigerator. Makes about 2 lbs of candy
Servings: 10 servings
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Categories: Candy; Chocolate; Christmas; Dessert; Holiday
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