Name: Orange Chocolate Meltaways
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2-1/2 teaspoons orange extract; 1-1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans; COATING:; 1 cup milk chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons shortening

The terrific combination of chocolate and orange makes these some of the best truffles I've ever had. As holiday gifts, they're showstoppers. I have little time to cook, but when I do, I like to "get fancy." In this case, "fancy" doesn't have to be difficult. -Lori Kostecki, Wausau, Wisconsin

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Orange Chocolate Meltaways

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Yield:6 dozen

Prep:30 min

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Ingredients

1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 teaspoons orange extract
1-1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans
coating:

1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

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Directions

Place chocolate chips in a bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, bring cream and orange zest to a gentle boil; immediately pour over chips. Let stand for 1 minute; whisk until smooth. Add extract. Cover and chill for 35 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.

Beat mixture for 10-15 seconds or just until it lightens in color (do not overbeat). Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill for 5 minutes.
Gently shape into balls; roll half in nuts. In a microwave; melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in the refrigerator.