Peanut Butter Balls

twingle99

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS


2 sticks margarine
1 lb box of powdered sugar (or 31/2 cups)
1/2 block paraffin (wax)
2 bags12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups peanut butter

Have margarine room temp and combine with powdered sugar and peanut butter. Roll into balls size of a malted milk ball and chill. Melt Paraffin and chips in a double broiler on medium to low heat. (I use a stock pot and fill with about 2-3 inches of water and then use a metal mixing bowl to melt the wax and chips.) Use toothpick & dip chilled balls in chocolate. Place on wax paper to harden. Keep in fridge, layer on wax paper so they don't stick together. Let dry good before storing in closed container.
Makes a bunch!!!

mreilley99

you eat wax????

twingle99

here is an artical about the wax
Marcia asks: "There is a recipe for cherry chocolate balls that calls for 1/4 bar paraffin wax? What is that? Is it edible? Where can I find it?"

Peggy says:
Paraffin wax, classified as a chemical preservative, is widely used on fruits, vegetables, and candy to make them shiny and pretty and to retard moisture loss and spoilage. Waxes are made from vegetable oils, palm oil derivatives, synthetic resins, as well as other materials. Some people, notably those who are allergic to aspirin, may be sensitive to many waxes, depending on their ingredients.

Yes, it is edible. Paraffin wax is often added to chocolates. The addition of paraffin to the chocolate cherry balls gives it a nice, glossy finish and helps it remain solid at room temperature. Be aware that paraffin is flammable when overheated, so warm it gently in a double-boiler only to the point where it is melted.

You can find paraffin wax, also sometimes called baker's wax or canning wax in your grocery store where canning jars and supplies are sold. Paraffin is still commonly used to seal home-canned jellies and jams. However, some paraffin is not intended to be ingested, such as that sold for candlemaking, so check the label. Gulf Wax Paraseal Canning Wax, Household Paraffin Wax is a popular brand of paraffin used for canning and chocolate-making.

sherryw

Not sure if this is something that is done in other states, but here in Ohio we call those Buckeyes. When we dip them in the chocolate we only dip it 3/4 of the way and it leaves a small amount of the peanut butter ball showing, therefore it looks like a Buckeye. There are alot of those in the stores this time of year during the bowl games.
Go Buckeyes

Katief

Yum! They are wonderful! I am going to make them this weekend!

twinbubbas

I made these yesterday. Gave half away and we just finished eating the rest. <guilty grin> Thanks for the recipe. Now I have to burn the recipe and never think of it again!