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Creme de Menthe Truffles

Name: Creme de Menthe Truffles
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup creme de menthe; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening

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Prep: 55 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.

Makes

4-1/2 dozen

I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I did! The minty flavor is perfect for Christmas. —Joe Mattes, Amana, Iowa

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Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup creme de menthe
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

Combine pecans, butter and creme de menthe. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, about 1 hour.
With hands lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; let excess drip off. Return to waxed paper; refrigerate until set. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 truffle: 99 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

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