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African Peanut Butter Candy
"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."
photo by berry271
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Yields:
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35 pieces
ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat peanut butter
- 1 cup honey, slightly warm
- 1 -2 cup powdered milk or 1 -2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1⁄2 cup finely grated coconut
directions
- Put peanut butter and honey in bowl and blend well.
- Add 1 cup powdered milk or wheat germ and blend into a stiff dough, adding more powdered milk or wheat germ as needed.
- Form mixture into small 1-inch balls or patties.
- Put coconut in flat pan.
- Roll balls or patties in coconut to coat.
- Place side by side on dish covered with wax paper, cover with another wax paper sheet, and refrigerate.
- Serve as a sweet snack treat.
Questions & Replies
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how long can it stay out of the refrigerator because i have a school project where i have to make an African dessert -
how long can it stay out of the refrigerator because i have a school project where i have to make an African dessert
Reviews
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Is this really an African food? -
Rolled some in coconut and some in sesame seeds as others suggested. Both were good. The other candy pictured in my photo is date balls that were rolled in cocoa powder.
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A sweet treat that is quick and easy to make. My aunt used to make these with powdered milk so I decided to try the toasted wheat germ and must say it was thoroughly enjoyed. Made this recipe as written although it did take a little more than 1/2 cup coconut for rolling all the balls. Thanks for the post. -
So easy! I actually used oats instead of the milk or wheat germ, then rolled in coconut. I think I'd use a bit less honey next time but that's just me -- everyone loved them. Thanks for sharing!
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The kids really liked these and would have ate all of them, if I did not limit them. I used half powdered milk and half toasted wheat germ when I made these. I had written the recipe down on paper, so when I started gathering the ingredients, I wondered why I did not write down sesame seeds. The answer is because it did not call for them. But then I researched sesame seed and found the following info...majority of the wild species of the genus Sesamum (sesame seed) are native to sub-saharan Africa. So I decided to roll the other half of these candies in sesame seed. I think I like the ones it the rolled in the seeds the best. Made for *ZWT 6* I'm on Team *Ya Ya Cookerhood*
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Tweaks
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So easy! I actually used oats instead of the milk or wheat germ, then rolled in coconut. I think I'd use a bit less honey next time but that's just me -- everyone loved them. Thanks for sharing!
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