Peanut Butter Coconut Balls Recipe

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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 

• 82 Servings
• Prep: 45 min. + chilling

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Ingredients

• 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 flaked coconut
• 2-1/2 cups (15 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 teaspoons shortening
• Chopped nuts or sprinkles

Directions

• 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. Yield: about 7 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without nuts or sprinkles) equals 120 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 55 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Peanut Butter Coconut Balls published in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2005, p170 

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by shaunco

This recipe is so easy and always a crowd favorite. I always have people asking me to make these. I like variety in the chocolate so I sometimes use almond bark or white chocolate...I've also melted down crunch bars and it turns out great!

Reviewed on May. 13, 2010 by jlauchma

I used creamy peanut butter and they came out great and very easy. the graham cracker crumbs add a good texture and taste.

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2010 by jenschlegel

These were very easy to make. I actually cut the recipe in half b/c I didn't need so many. They are delicious and I got many complements!