Ingredients
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips - (hershey's)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips - (hersh, ey's)
1 tbsp shortening (do not use butter, marg, arine or oil)
1 cup unsalted, roasted peanuts
Directions
In small microwave-safe bowl, place milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet
chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1-1/2
minutes or just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when
stirred. Stir in peanuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls into 1-inch diameter
candy or petit four papers. Allow to set until firm. Store in
airtight container in cool, dry place. About 2 dozen candies.
Hershey's is a registered trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation.
Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.
Meal-Master compatible format by: Karen Mintzias
Servings: 24 candies
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Categories: Chocolate; Dessert
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