Chocolate Christmas Candies

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS CANDIES

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies Chocolate

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Butter Or Regular Margarine
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",CutUp

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



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