Chocolate Christmas Candies

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich peanut butter and coconut truffles dipped in semi-sweet chocolate for a festive holiday treat
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Chocolate Christmas Candies

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10 Calories: 2786.6

Description

These Chocolate Christmas Candies are a nostalgic holiday favorite, combining creamy peanut butter, sweet graham cracker crumbs, and toasted coconut in a rich, fudgy center. The mixture is rolled into bite-sized balls and enrobed in a smooth layer of semi-sweet chocolate, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. With the addition of chopped walnuts for crunch and a touch of paraffin for a professional shine, these candies are perfect for holiday gift boxes or cookie exchanges. They offer a comforting, indulgent taste that evokes warm winter memories, making them an ideal treat for sharing with family and friends during the festive season.

Ingredients

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 1/2-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.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2786.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 178.1g274%
Saturated Fat 74.9g375%
Cholesterol 80.7mg27%
Sodium 2647.4mg111%
Total Carbohydrate 244.5g82%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g84%
Sugars 214.3g
Protein 63.3g127%

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

Keywords: chocolate, christmas, candies, peanut butter, coconut, graham cracker, walnuts, truffles, holiday, dessert, gift, confectioners sugar, semi-sweet, paraffin, no-bake, chocolate chips, nuts, sweet, indulgent, festive
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