Thursday, October 1, 2020
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| Chocolate Christmas Candies |
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
Preparation :
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
Yield: 10 servings