MICROWAVE TRUFFLES

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"I love to entertain and try new recipes, so I couldn't wait to make these chocolaty confections for the holidays," relates Joy Neustel of Jamestown, North Dakota. "They're smooth, rich and so pretty topped with pecans. No one will ever guess how easy they are to make."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted, divided
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup heavy 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 minute 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.