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Peanut Butter Balls I

SUBMITTED BY: Tom N. PHOTO BY: Glenda

"This is one of my favorite recipes. Whenever I visit my mother she always has a batch waiting for me."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 - 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 2 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter or margarine over low heat. Remove from heat and mix melted butter, confectioners' sugar, coconut, walnuts, peanut butter and cherries. Form into small balls. Chill until firm.
  2. Melt chocolate chips over low heat. Stick a toothpick into each ball and dip into chocolate. Roll chocolate covered peanut butter balls in coconut to coat. Chill.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2004 by IVY69
this recipe is just awesome, I cant keep them long enough on the tray! Usually my son doesnt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2002 by MGALICIA1
I omitted the cherries, walnuts, and coconut. I thought they were delicious but I will use a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2008 by DAVIDRAYROB
I have been looking for this recipe for years. It reminds me of the peanut butter balls they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by Glenda
My family loved these, the flavor reminded me of chocolate covered cherries, but with coconut! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2005 by Pamela Jane
This is the same recipe my grandmother used and it is the best for the holidays! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2005 by DOLLY197300
I made it for a family gathering,all was ate and everyone was asking for recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2005 by SHAUNALEE3
These totally satisfied the craving!!! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Peanut Butter Balls I

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 121

  • Total Fat: 7.8g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1.7g

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