African Peanut Butter Candy

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One of the principal crops of some African countries is peanuts. They are nutritious and hardy, making them a first-rate survival food. In this recipe peanuts and highly prized honey are combined to make a sweet African treat.

by Leslie·published 2005-08-24

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Candy

Servings

35 pieces

Total time

15 min

prep 15 min

Calories / serving

56 kcal

Ingredients (4)

serves

1 cup low-fat peanut butterpeanut-butter
1 cup honey, slightly warmhoney
1 -2 cup powdered milk or 1 -2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup finely grated coconutcoconut

Instructions (7 steps)

01Put peanut butter and honey in bowl and blend well.
02Add 1 cup powdered milk or wheat germ and blend into a stiff dough, adding more powdered milk or wheat germ as needed.
03Form mixture into small 1-inch balls or patties.
04Put coconut in flat pan.
05Roll balls or patties in coconut to coat.
06Place side by side on dish covered with wax paper, cover with another wax paper sheet, and refrigerate.
07Serve as a sweet snack treat.

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