CHEWY CHOCOLATE CANDIES

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Although these are not an exact replica of the famous candies, they are delicious just the same. Letting the dough rest for a few minutes after kneading may make rolling easier.

Provided by Diane Blanchard Angell

Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Chocolate Candy Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
½ cup light corn syrup
3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
¾ cup powdered milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together butter and chocolate. Beat in corn syrup, 2 cups of confectioner's sugar, powdered milk and vanilla. Dough will be stiff.
Sprinkle a work surface with the remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Turn dough out onto work surface and knead until remaining sugar is incorporated. Shape into small logs and wrap in waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 30.6 mg, Sugar 17.8 g