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"Orange Chocolate Balls"

Recipe Source: Sweets and Other Treats (Card 17) from Great American Recipes Candy Recipe File Serving Size: Makes 2 dozen

Amount Ingredient 8 squares (8 ounces) semisweet chocolate 2/3 cup sweet butter 4 egg yolks 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind 2 tablespoons ground pecans   Chocolate sprinkles, for garnish

Preparation Instructions:

1. Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the chocolate and melt over low heat.

2. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.

3. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks until light. Add the sugar and continue beating until light ad creamy.

4. Add the chocolate mixture and the orange rind and pecans.

5. Put the mixture in the refrigerator. chill until set and easy to handle.

6. With two spoons, roll the mixture into balls.

7. Place chocolate sprinkles on a piece of waxed paper.

8. Roll the chocolate balls in sprinkles until covered.

9. Let chocolate balls firm up in the refrigerator before serving.

Tips: Prepare this candy a day ahead. It firms up in the refrigerator and is easier to handle.

Per serving: 116 calories; 1.0 g protein; 9.8 g fat; 7.7 g carbohydrate; 2 mg sodium.

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