CHOCOLATE CITRUS WEDGES

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These sweet and tangy treats are a perfect party dessert. They refresh your taste buds while satisfying a sweet tooth. Leftover chocolate and a lemon-themed party inspired the recipe.-Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 medium lemons or tangerines, peeled and separated into wedges
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons shortening
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a microwave, heat marmalade for 15 seconds. Dip lemon wedges in marmalade; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip wedges in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with walnuts. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.