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                      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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