Cow Pies Candy

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022
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

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutrition Facts

2 candies: 199 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.