PEANUT BUTTER COCONUT BALLS

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This recipe has been a family "secret" for generations. But I think it's too good to keep to ourselves. A glossy chocolate coating hides a crunchy coconut filling. -Jennifer Dignin, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups chopped walnuts
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons shortening
Chopped nuts or sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter until light and fluffy Beat in vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Stir in the cracker crumbs, walnuts and coconut. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on baking sheets; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. , Dip balls into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll in nuts or sprinkles. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

danish Boxer
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These were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding more milk or cream next time.


Ganna Ali
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These were amazing! The perfect treat for a party or potluck.


Beth Farmer
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Kidus Kidus boyka
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These were delicious! I love the combination of peanut butter and coconut. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Kate Baker
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These were a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if they were made with a lighter peanut butter.


John Ngunga
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Michael Duty
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These were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding more milk or cream next time.


k4k Rasha
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These were amazing! The perfect treat for a party or potluck.


Vasemaca Ramoce
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Myron Brumfield
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These were delicious! I love the combination of peanut butter and coconut. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Aimee Rees
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making these again.


Egbe Chinoso
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These were a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if they were made with a lighter peanut butter.


Sahil Raja
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These were amazing! The perfect combination of peanut butter and coconut. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Idan Zilberman
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I thought these were just okay. They were a bit dry and crumbly. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Micheal Jimoh
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


BFD ALVIN
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I was a bit skeptical about these at first, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.


Rokhab zar
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These were so good! I made them for my kids' lunch boxes and they loved them.


Angelina Jimenez
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I've made these peanut butter coconut balls several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the coconut adds a nice touch of texture.


Bikram Mandal
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These peanut butter coconut balls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.