NUTTY CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW PUFFS

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Meet the Cook: We like to do things BIG here in Texas, so don't expect a dainty little barely-a-bite truffle from the surprising recipe. Folks are delighted to discover a big fluffy marshmallow inside the chocolate and nut coating. -Pat Ball, Abilene, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 40 candies.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
40 large marshmallows
4 cups coarsely chopped pecans (about 1 pound)

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, heat chocolate chips, milk and marshmallow creme just until melted; stir until smooth (mixture will be thick). , With tongs, immediately dip marshmallows, one at a time, in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Quickly roll in pecans. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets (Reheat chocolate mixture if necessary for easier coating.), Refrigerate until firm. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.