Chocolate christmas candies

 
                        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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