Orange Chocolate Meltaways
List of Ingredients
Orange Chocolate Meltaways
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
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.
Gotten from Skye at KT recipe exchange at That Home Site Forum
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