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At a Glance Prep Time : 25min Cook Time : 5min Course : Cookies and Candy, Dessert, Tea Time Special : Caffeine-Free, Easy, Egg-Free, For Kids, Gluten-Free, Kosher (Dairy), Large Quantity, Make Ahead, Non-Alcoholic, Quick, Vegetarian, Wheat-Free Type of Prep : Heat, Mix / Beat, No-Bake Cuisine : Southern, U.S. Regional Occasion : Christmas, Fall, Family Dinner, Party, Spring, Summer, Winter Related ResourcesChocolate Cherry Balls RecipeFrom What's Cooking America by Linda Stradley & Andra Cook (Chehalem Publishing) This interesting candy combines cherries, peanut butter, walnuts, coconut, and chocolate in each bite. INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION:In a large bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, maraschino cherries, peanut butter, walnuts, coconut, and salt. Shape into 1-inch balls.
In the top of a double boiler over hot water, melt chocolate chips and paraffin wax. Insert a toothpick into each ball and dip into chocolate mixture to coat exterior. Place onto wax paper to set. Use another toothpick to push ball from inserted toothpick. If a hole remains where toothpick was inserted, add a small amount of chocolate coating to cover. Yield: 3 dozen Recipe Source: What's Cooking America by Linda Stradley & Andra Cook (Chehalem Publishing) Reprinted with permission. User Reviews  Related Resources |
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