MOCHA BALLS

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My sister makes these every year at Christmas Time. She always saves some for me and my daughter.

Provided by Cathie Valentine

Categories     Candies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 egg yolks
1 1/2 c 10x powdered sugar
12 oz bag of semi sweet chocolate chips
1 c butter, softened
2 tsp instant coffee (rounded tsp)
4 Tbsp brandy
2 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Melt chocolate chips over boiling water in a double boiler. Beat egg yolks, adding sugar gradually. Beat until smooth. Beat in butter a little at a time. Dissolve coffee in the Brandy and vanilla. Combine Brandy mixture with the egg and butter mixture. Add melted chocolate and mix thoroughly. Chill well in the refrigerator. Shape into small balls and roll in the pecans. Keep refrigerated. May be frozen and served later.

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