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Orange Chocolate Meltaways Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Orange Chocolate Meltaways
- Category: Candy
- Keywords: Dessert, Kid Friendly, Christmas, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Description: Indulge in the heavenly combination of orange and chocolate with these melt-in-your-mouth treats!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 2 1/2 teaspoons orange extract
- 2 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Place milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a mixing bowl; set aside. |
| 2 | In a saucepan, bring cream and grated orange peel to a gentle boil. |
| 3 | Immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in the mixing bowl. |
| 4 | Whisk the mixture until smooth, ensuring the chocolate is fully melted. |
| 5 | Stir in the orange extract until well combined. |
| 6 | Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for about 35 minutes, or until it begins to thicken. |
| 7 | After chilling, beat the mixture for 10-15 seconds until it lightens in color (be careful not to overbeat). |
| 8 | Spoon the mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto wax paper-lined cookie sheets. |
| 9 | Cover the spooned mixture and chill for an additional 5 minutes. |
| 10 | Shape the chilled mixture into balls using your hands. |
| 11 | Roll half of the formed balls in the finely chopped pecans until evenly coated. |
| 12 | In a small saucepan, melt the remaining milk chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring until smooth. |
| 13 | Dip the remaining balls into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. |
| 14 | Place the dipped balls on wax paper to allow the chocolate coating to harden. |
| 15 | Once hardened, store the Orange Chocolate Meltaways in the refrigerator until ready to serve. |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 642.9
- Fat Content: 57.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 17g
- Cholesterol Content: 44mg
- Sodium Content: 25.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 33.4g
- Fiber Content: 6.5g
- Sugar Content: 24.5g
- Protein Content: 7g
Serving:
- Servings: Approximately 6 dozen meltaways
- Recipe Yield: 6 dozen
These Orange Chocolate Meltaways are not only perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth but also make for an excellent homemade gift during the holiday season or any special occasion. Enjoy the burst of citrus flavor combined with the richness of chocolate in every bite!
