ORANGE CAPPUCCINO CREAMS

Orange Cappuccino Creams image

As holiday gifts, these mocha-orange morsels are sure to be a sweet success. The delighted response they get is well worth the kitchen time it takes to make them. -Lucile Cline, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

12 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1-1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

In a small heavy saucepan over low heat, melt white chocolate with 1/4 cup cream, orange juice, extract and zest. Stir until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. Cool for 10-12 minutes. , Using a small spoon, fill paper or foil candy cups about two-thirds full with cooled chocolate mixture. Chill for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine coffee granules and remaining cream. Cook and stir over low heat until coffee is dissolved. Add semisweet chocolate; cook and stir until chocolate is melted. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon over each cup. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.