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Peanut Butter Balls I

By: Tom N. 
"This is one of my favorite recipes. Whenever I visit my mother she always has a batch waiting for me."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 - 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 120 | Total Fat: 7.6g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2002 by MGALICIA1   view full review
I omitted the cherries, walnuts, and coconut. I thought they were delicious but I will use a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by blueelectrc   view full review
I placed the peanut butter mixture in the freezer and let it solidify. I used a Tbsp scoop to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2004 by IVY69   view full review
this recipe is just awesome, I cant keep them long enough on the tray! Usually my son doesnt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2010 by Peggy S.   view full review
Our family loves this recipe! My sister-in-law has made it a family tradition. Last year, we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2010 by nraad   view full review
Very tasty and presentable! i didn't have all the ingredients so I substituted raisins for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2011 by everydayisnew   view full review
Wonderful recipe. I didn't have cherries so substituted raisins. I'm going to try them again...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by Akey   view full review
These are fantastic! Ingredients can easily be omitted or added depending on your mood, taste,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by pozzolofavs   view full review
Thank you so much for adding this recipe, my mom used to make them for us when we were kids...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by panther49   view full review
Way too sweet, if I try them again I will reduce the 2 cups confectioners' sugar to maybe 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by abby   view full review
The walnuts, and cherries make this great! I usually only use PB, powder sugar, and butter...

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