Brown-Eyed Susans

By mirandavoegeli

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk (use remaining for "Fanny May Fudge")
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 4 ounces bitter unsweetened chocolate
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Coating:
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons or so half and half
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix egg yolks, evaporated milk, and sugar in a double broiler. Heat slowly. Add chocolate and vanilla. Cook until chocolate melts. Chill completely and then roll into a 3/4 inch log. Put powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Add vanilla and butter, if desired. Add enough half and half to moisten into a pliable "dough". Roll out so that it is the length of the chocolate roll and about 2 inches in width. Wrap around the chocolate roll. Cut into 1/4 - 1/2 inch slices.