This is a great treat I made for Christmas. You have to try it. I got it from a Paula Deen show so I don't think she will mind. It was her chocolate show. You will need help because it takes forever to roll all the balls. But the finished product is worth the effort. So call all the kids in and start making candy.
ALMOND CHOCOLATE BALLS
2 boxes confection sugar
1 stick butter softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp almond extract
1 bag coconut-16 ozs.
1 1/2 cups chopped almonds
1 bag chocolate chips
1/2 bar paraffin wax
Mix the first 6 ingredients together. You will have to use your hands. This is a sticky process so I would advise you to grease your hands good. After mixing, roll in to balls about the size of a walnut and place on a cookie sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Get the kids to help roll. They will love being in the kitchen.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler with the wax. Dip the balls in the chocolate mixture using a wooden skewer. Put on a parchment lined cookie sheet and let set until dry. Jaylan and Lee loved dipping the balls so when they finished with them, I let them dip some pretzels. Place in a Christmas tin and then enjoy. While some of these were still wet, I sprinkled them with Christmas sugar and sprinkles to get everyone in a Christmas mood. Play Christmas carols.
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