PECAN CHOCOLATE CANDIES

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Here's a smooth, chocolaty, no-bake treat from our Test Kitchen that you can have ready in no time at all with just a handful of ingredients! And the chopped pecans add a delightful healthy crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 75 wafers)
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring milk and sugar to a boil; remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla until smooth. Add vanilla wafers and 1/3 cup pecans; stir until well combined. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. , Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Roll in remaining pecans to coat. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.