CHOCOLATE AMARETTO BALLS

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Yummy...my Mom has been making this for years during the holidays, and they were always the first candy to go.

Provided by heatherlei

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with the sweetened condensed milk.
  • Stir in amaretto and almond extract.
  • Chill for 2 hours.
  • Shape into 3/4" balls and roll in nuts.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
  • Flavor will improve after 24 hours.
  • You can adjust the amount of amaretto to your taste, depending on how strong you want the taste.

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