Irish Cream Chocolates Recipe
Yield: 20 ServingsRecipe by luhu.jp
Ingredients:
Stephen Ceideburg,
12 ounce: Semisweet chocolate chips,
1/2 cup: Irish cream liqueur, such as Baileys
1/4 cup: Whipping cream,
2 cup: Pecan pieces,
Directions:
Conventional method: Stirring constantly, heat chocolate, Irish cream
liqueur and whipping cream in a double boiler over medium heat until
chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir
in pecans.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper; cool until set, about 1 hour.
Remove from wax paper and store in airtight container.
Microwave method: Place chocolate, Irish cream liqueur and whipping
cream in microwave-safe dish; cover with paper towel or wax paper.
Cook on medium (50 percent power), turning bowl 1/2 turn and stirring
2 times until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, about 2 to 2
1/2 minutes. Stir in pecans. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper;
cool until set, about 1 hour. Remove from wax paper and store in
airtight container.
Per candy (based on 24 candies): 152 calories (4 percent from
protein, 32 percent from carbohydrate, 64 percent from fat), 2 grams
protein, 10 grams carbohydrate, 12 grams fat, 3 milligrams
cholesterol, 6 milligrams sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat.
Makes 20 to 24 candies.
From the Oregonians FOODday, 2/9/93.
Posted by Stephen Ceideburg
Source from luhu.jp
liqueur and whipping cream in a double boiler over medium heat until
chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir
in pecans.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper; cool until set, about 1 hour.
Remove from wax paper and store in airtight container.
Microwave method: Place chocolate, Irish cream liqueur and whipping
cream in microwave-safe dish; cover with paper towel or wax paper.
Cook on medium (50 percent power), turning bowl 1/2 turn and stirring
2 times until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, about 2 to 2
1/2 minutes. Stir in pecans. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper;
cool until set, about 1 hour. Remove from wax paper and store in
airtight container.
Per candy (based on 24 candies): 152 calories (4 percent from
protein, 32 percent from carbohydrate, 64 percent from fat), 2 grams
protein, 10 grams carbohydrate, 12 grams fat, 3 milligrams
cholesterol, 6 milligrams sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat.
Makes 20 to 24 candies.
From the Oregonians FOODday, 2/9/93.
Posted by Stephen Ceideburg
Source from luhu.jp
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