orange chocolate meltaways recipe

Name: Orange Chocolate Meltaways Recipe
Prep time: 35 min
Yield: 72
Ingredients: 1 - package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips; 1 cup(s) (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon(s) grated orange peel; 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) orange extract; 1 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped toasted pecans; 1 cup(s) milk chocolate chips (for coating); 2 tablespoon(s) shortening (for coating)

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Ann Simmons

Lugoff, SC

Updated on Sep 17, 2010

Another great recipe from Taste of Home. Love to make these for Christmas. Photo by Taste of Home.

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prep time 35 Min

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yield 72 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 1/2 teaspoons orange extract
1 1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans
1 cup milk chocolate chips (for coating)
2 tablespoons shortening (for coating)

How To Make orange chocolate meltaways recipe

Step 1

Place chocolate chips in a bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, bring cream and orange peel to a gentle boil; immediately pour over chips. Let stand for 1 minute; whisk until smooth. Add extract. Cover and chill for 35 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.

Step 2

Beat mixture for 10-15 seconds or just until it lightens in color (do not overbeat). Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill for 5 minutes.
Step 3

Gently shape into balls; roll half in nuts. In a microwave; melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to set. Store in the refrigerator.
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