Orange Chocolate Meltaways
These creamy, truffle-like goodies are great on your holiday cookie plates.
Steps
Place milk and semi sweet chocolate chips in mixing bowl.
Set aside.
In saucepan , bring cream and orange peel to gentle boil.
Immediately pour over chips.
Whisk until smooth.
Stir in extract.
Cover and chill about 35 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
Beat for 10-15 seconds , or until mixture lightens in color.
Spoon by rounded teaspoonfuls onto wax paper lined cookie sheets.
Cover and chill 5 minutes.
Shape into balls.
Roll half of the balls in chopped pecans.
Melt chocolate chips and shortening in small saucepan over low heat , stirring until smooth.
Dip remaining balls.
Place on wax paper to harden.
Store in refrigerator.
Ingredients
milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, orange rind, orange extract, pecans, shortening