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    Orange Chocolate Meltaways


    Source of Recipe


    Twinkee the kid from Old Pal's Place

    List of Ingredients




    1 pkg. (11 1/2 oz.) milk chocolate chips
    1 cup (6 oz. )semisweet chocolate chips
    3/4 cup whipping cream
    1 tsp. grated orange peel
    2 1/2 tsp. orange extract
    1 1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans
    COATING:
    1 cup (6 oz.) milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips
    2 tbls. shortening

    Recipe



    Place chocolate chips in a mixing bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, bring cream and orange peel to a gentle boil; immediately pour over chips. Let stand for 1 minute; whisk until smooth. Add the extract. Cover and chill for 35 min. or until mixture begins to thicken. Beat for 10 - 15 seconds or just until lightens in color (do not overbeat). Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill for 5 minutes. Gently shape into balls; roll half in pecans. In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls in chocolate. Place on waxed paper to harden. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 6 dozen.
 

 

 

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