Title: Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 54 servings
1 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 c Flaked coconut
1 1/2 c Peanuts or pecans; chopped
1 c Butter or margarine; melted
16 oz Powdered sugar; sifted
12 oz Crunchy peanut butter
1 ts Vanilla extract
24 oz Semisweet chocolate morsels
3 tb Shortening
Recipe by: Southern Living
Preparation Time: 0:20
Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring well. Shape mixture
into 1-inch balls. Combine chocolate morsels and shortening
in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce
heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Dip each peanut
butter ball into chocolate mixture. Place on wax paper to
cool. Store in refrigerator. Yield: about 9 dozen.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring
well. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Combine chocolate
morsels and shortening in a 1-1/2-quart bowl; microwave at
MEDIUM (50% power) for 5 to 6 minutes or until chocolate is
softened; stir well. Dip each peanut butter ball into
chocolate mixture. Place on wax paper to cool. Store in
refrigerator.
NOTE: Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls may be frozen in an
airtight container for later use. Remove balls from
freezer 1 hour before serving.
