Chocolate Balls

Chocolate Balls

This is a peanut butter and graham cracker, chocolate covered treat. My mother made these to send to friends and relatives at Christmas time.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
3 dozen
Servings:
36

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

Step 1
In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in graham cracker crumbs until well blended. Form the dough into 1 inch balls by rolling in your hands, or by using a cookie scoop.

Step 2
Melt the semisweet chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate squares, and the shortening in the top half of a double boiler. Use a fork to dip the balls into the melted chocolate, and place on wax paper to cool until set.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121
Calories
8g
Fat
13g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Sodium48mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate13g 5%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars10g
Protein3g
Calcium7mg 1%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium84mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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