Cow Pies Candy Recipe

By dette

A barnyard birthday party just wouldn't be complete without cow pies! The kids loved 'em once they got a taste of these yummy treats packed with raisins and almonds and covered in rich milk chocolate. —Kar

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds

Details

Servings 2
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in raisins and almonds. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill until ready to serve. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (2 each) equals 199 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 24 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein