16 oz peanuts
COATING
7 oz hershey's. milk chocolate
1 bar -- melted
1 cup semisweet chocolate discs --
1 melted
Directions
In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate bar and disks. Set
saucepan in hot water to maintain dipping consistency. Dip several
peanuts at a time in chocolate. Place in paper candy cup. Repeat with
remaining chocolate and peanuts. Refrigerate until chocolate sets,
about 10 minutes. Store covered in refrigerator.
Recipe By : Rosemary Matejka
Servings: 20 servings
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Categories: Appetizer; Chocolate; Dessert; Dip; Nut
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