CHOCOLATE NUGGETS

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This is a recipe from Woman's Day and one that I have used for several years. Easy and quick, they are always a hit at gatherings. You can make what the DH calls the "real kind" with a liqueur or the "virgin kind" with plain old extract.

Provided by Wineaux

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
1 teaspoon almond extract or 3 tablespoons liqueur

Steps:

  • In a heavy medium saucepan over very low heat, combine chocolate chips and evaporated milk.
  • Cook until chocolate melts completely.
  • Remove from heat and stir in graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup pecans and extract (or liqueur).
  • Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Form into one-inch balls and roll in remaining pecans.
  • Refrigerate at least one hour or until well chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.5, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 367, Carbohydrate 91, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 55.5, Protein 11.4

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