Ingredients
1 package semi-sweet choc. chips 6oz
3 cup minature marshmallows colors
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions
In a saucepan melt chocolate chips and butter or margarine. Remove
from heat and cool. Add colored marshmallows and 1/4 cup of the nuts.
Mix well and divide into 2 6" long rolls and roll in rest of nuts.
Wrap in waxed paper & chill thoroughly 2-3 hours. Slice and serve.
Servings: 24 servings
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Categories: Candy
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