Cow Pies Candy Recipe

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A barnyard birthday party just wouldn't be complete without cow pies! The kids loved 'em once they got a taste of these yummy treats packed with raisins and almonds and covered in rich milk chocolate. —Karen Kenney, Harvard, Illinois

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Cow Pies Candy Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds

Directions

  • In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in raisins and almonds. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill until ready to serve. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 199 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 24 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Cow Pies Candy in Taste of Home April/May 1994, p35

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Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by maggieandjack

Also made with peanuts...yummy! Easy, too.


Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2010 by HeatherBresslaw

Wow, easy and delicious! My husband says better than Cadbury's Fruit and Nut!

 
 
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