COW PIES CANDY

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A barnyard birthday party just wouldn't be complete without cow pies! The kids loved 'em once they got a taste of these yummy treats packed with raisins and almonds and covered in rich milk chocolate. -Karen Kenney, Harvard, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in raisins and almonds. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.