Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Chocolate Balls
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serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
1 review
ingredients
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup coconut
1 box powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
12 ounces crunchy peanut butter
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cake paraffin wax (1/4 pound size cakes)
directions
Melt butter in large container. Stir in graham cracker crumbs, pecans, coconut, powdered sugar and vanilla; add peanut butter and mix well. Roll into walnut size balls and lay out on waxed paper.
Melt chocolate and paraffin together over hot water. Using 2 teaspoons (or any method you prefer) dip each ball into mixture returning to waxed paper. The balls will cool quickly.
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nutrition data
104 calories, 7 grams fat, 11 grams carbohydrates, 1 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium.
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reviews & comments
August 17, 2006
great!!! they turned out sooooo good! mmmmmmmm chocolaty