Christmas Candies

Name: Christmas Candies
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 2 tablespoons butter; Finely chopped pistachios

"During my childhood, my family lived in Brazil, where we relished these special treats," recalls Laura Beth Dean of Christiansburg,Virgina. Roll the caramel-like bites in nuts or sprinkles.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
Finely chopped pistachios

Directions

In a small heavy saucepan, bring the cocoa, milk and butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until thickened.
Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in pistachios. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 51 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Christmas Candies in Quick Cooking November/December 2004

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Torampaul

Jan 10, 2011

I rolled them in chopped pecans instead of pistachios. This gave them a slight maple flavor. Tasted like fudge. Delicious!!
battcave03

Dec 11, 2008

love them!