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Chocolate Nut Balls Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

• Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Chill Time: 4 hours

Description:

Indulge in the delightful taste of Chocolate Nut Balls – a perfect blend of chocolate, nuts, and coconut. These bite-sized treats are ideal for dessert, snacking, or gifting during the holiday season.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut, plus extra for rolling
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions:

1. Melt Chocolate and Butter:

   • In a medium saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool until lukewarm.

2. Prepare the Mixture:

   • Once the chocolate mixture has cooled, beat in the egg until smooth and glossy.

3. Add Sugar and Flavorings:

   • Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the chocolate mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.

4. Incorporate Coconut and Peanuts:

   • Stir in the flaked coconut and chopped peanuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

5. Chill the Mixture:

   • Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour, or until firm enough to handle.

6. Form Balls:

   • Using your hands, roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls.

7. Coat with Coconut:

   • Roll each ball in additional flaked coconut until fully coated.

8. Chill Again:

   • Place the coated balls on a cookie sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or until firm.

9. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once firm, serve these delicious Chocolate Nut Balls as a delightful treat or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (per ball):

• Calories: 65.6
• Fat: 3.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6g
• Cholesterol: 6.6mg
• Sodium: 11mg
• Carbohydrates: 8.3g
  • Fiber: 0.6g
  • Sugar: 7.1g
• Protein: 1g

Recipe Yield:

• 36 Chocolate Nut Balls

Recipe Tags:

Dessert, Candy, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Christmas, Weeknight, < 4 Hours

These Chocolate Nut Balls are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for your loved ones. Enjoy the rich flavor and satisfying crunch of these delightful homemade candies!