Nonpareils Candies

By melissadove

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vegetable shortening
• 1/4 cup white or colored sugar beads

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

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Makes about 50

Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In the top of a double boiler or in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring with a rubber spatula until smooth.

Spoon the melted chocolate in nickel-size circles onto prepared baking sheet. Cool for 20 minutes; sprinkle with sugar beads. Let nonpareils harden in a cool place for 4 hours before serving.

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