ORANGE TRUFFLES

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Ingredients

  • 11.5 oz milk chocolate chips
  • 2 1/2 tsp orange extract
  • 6 oz (1 c) semisweet chips
  • 1 1/2 c pecans (optional)
  • 3/4 c whipping cream
  • 1 tsp grated orange peel

Preparation

Step 1

Place chocolate chips in mixing bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, bring cream and orange peel to a gentle boil; immediately pour over chips. Chill. Spoon on rounded tspful onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill. Gently shape into balls. Dip in 1 c milk chocolate chips and 2 T shortening melted.