Chocolate Christmas Candies


 * Makes about 2 lbs of candy

Ingredients

 * 1 cup butter or regular margarine
 * ½ cup Peanut butter, cream style
 * 2⅓ cup Graham cracker crumbs
 * 2 cup confectioner's sugar, Sifted
 * 2 cup flaked coconut
 * 1 cup walnuts, chopped
 * 6 oz 	chocolate chips, semi-sweet
 * 1 paraffin piece, 2½", cut up

Directions

 * 1) Combine the peanut butter and butter in a 2-quart saucepan.
 * 2) Cook, over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted.
 * 3) Remove from the heat.
 * 4) Combine the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, coconut, and walnuts in a bowl.
 * 5) Pour the peanut butter mixture over all then toss until well blended.
 * 6) Shape the mixture into ½-inch balls.
 * 7) Place on waxed paper lined baking sheets.
 * 8) Cover with aluminum foil.
 * 9) Chill in the refrigerator.
 * 10) Combine the chocolate chips and paraffin in the top of a double boiler.
 * 11) Place over hot water and stir until melted.
 * 12) Dip the balls in the chocolate.
 * 13) Place on waxed paper lined baking sheets and let stand until the chocolate is set.
 * 14) Cover with aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator.


 * For similar recipes, see Peanut Butter Balls