Ingredients
3 sqs. baker's semi-sweet chocolate
5 tbsp unsalted butter
1 egg yolk
2/3 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla
1 nuts, finely chopped or
1 baker's angel flake coconut
Directions
Melt chocolate in saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly;
cool. Cream butter with egg yolk. Gradually add sugar, blending well.
Stir in chocolate and vanilla. Chill until firm enough to handle.
Shape into balls about 1" in diameter. Roll in nuts; chill. Store in
refrigerator. Makes about 30 candies. I haven't tried this recipe.
It's from BAKER'S All-Natural Semi-Sweet Chocolate. Marilyn Sultar
Servings: 2 servings
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Categories: Candy; Dessert
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