Chocolate Christmas Candies

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 40 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 544 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 10 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter cream style
2 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups powdered sugar sifted
2 cups coconut flaked
1 cup walnuts chopped
6 ounces chocolate chips semi-sweet
1 ea Paraffin Piec parafin 2 1/2" cut up

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 85g
Amount per Serving
Calories 544 68% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.0g63%
 Saturated Fat 19.0g97%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 236mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 41.0g14%
 Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
 Sugars 32.0g
Protein 8.0g16%
Vitamin A 12%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 3%  Iron 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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