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Chocolate Nut Fudge Rolls

The recipe for these rich chocolaty nut rolls comes from a handwritten cookbook full of memorable holiday treats— my mother complied it for me the last Christmas I lived at home.

18 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling Cook: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
3 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1/4 cup honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
3 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat.
Add sugar, milk, honey and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat,
stirring occasionally. Cover and continue to boil for 2 minutes.
Uncover and cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads
240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vinegar.
Let cool to 110°. Add vanilla; beat vigorously until mixture
thickens and loses it gloss, about 8-10 minutes. Turn onto a
buttered baking sheet. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Knead
for 2-3 minutes. Shape into 4-in. x 1-1/2-in. rolls. Place on waxed
paper-lined baking sheets; chill for 3-4 hours.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until

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Chocolate Nut Fudge Rolls (continued)

Directions (continued)

smooth. Dip rolls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll in
nuts. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets and chill until firm.
Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Yield: about 2-1/4 pounds.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 ounces) equals 394 calories, 21 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 39 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.