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The Holidays are here and everyone is always looking for some new recipes. Here are  2 that we've tried and they turned out great. Let us know what you think.



Chocolate Coconut Balls


It takes about an hour and 15 minutes including baking time ( prep time is quick, only about 10 minutes ) and will give you about 30 pieces.


Ingredients


1 cup toasted chopped Macadamia nuts

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

One 7-ounce bag sweetened shredded coconut

One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate morsels, melted

1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

In a bowl mix together the nuts, condensed milk, almond extract and coconut. Using your fingers, press the mixture into balls about 3/4-inch round. Place onto sheet trays and let rest at room temperature for 4 hours or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

After the balls have set up, melt the chocolate and shortening until smooth. Dip into the chocolate to coat evenly and lightly. Place onto a parchment or foil lined sheet pan to dry.

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Peanut Butter Pie

It takes about an hour and fiftenn minutes also with prep time at about 10 minutes


Ingredients


1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup chocolate chips

One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

One 9-inch graham cracker crust

1/4 cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped

Directions

Heat the milk in a small pot over low heat until warm. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly; mixture should be thick but have a pourable consistency.

In a large bowl using an electric mixer on high, beat together the cream cheese with the peanut butter and powdered sugar. In a separate bowl, beat together the heavy cream with the vanilla until doubled in volume and soft peaks form.

Stir one-third of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to lighten it. Fold in the remaining whipped cream until combined.

Spread into the graham cracker crust. Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the pie and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts. Place the pie in the freezer to set up, about 1 hour.




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