Chocolate Christmas Candies
1 c Butter
1/2 c Peanut Butter; Cream Style
2 1/3 c Graham Cracker Crumbs
2 c Confectioners Sugar; Sifted
2 c Flaked Coconut
1 c Walnuts; Chopped
6 oz Chocolate Chips; Semi-Sweet
1 Paraffin Piece 2 1/2"
Combine the butter and peanut 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. |