MICROWAVE TRUFFLES

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Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories Candy

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup pecans, , finely chopped, divided
8 semisweet baking chocolate squares (1 ounce each)
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Place 24 small foil candy cups in miniature muffin cups or on a baking sheet. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon pecans into each; set cups and remaining pecans aside.
In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted.
Stir in cream and extract. Beat with an electric mixer until slightly thickened, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
Immediately pour into prepared cups. Top with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until set.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 976.2, Fat 81.1, SaturatedFat 42.7, Cholesterol 101.8, Sodium 187.3, Carbohydrate 75, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 62.6, Protein 7.3