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                            Cashew Truffles

Recipe By     : Jolene Fincher <[email protected]>
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Truffles

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  6                    Ounces semisweet chocolate,
  2      tb            Margarine or butter
    1/4  c             Whipping (heavy) cream
  1      tb            Shortening
  1      c             Semisweet or milk chocolate Chips
  3      tb            Chopped cashews

 Heat semisweet chocolate in heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring
 constantly, until melted; remove from heat. Stir in margarine. Stir in
 whipping cream and cashews.Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes, stirring
 frequently, just until thick enough to hold a shape. Drop mixture by
 teaspoonfuls onto aluminum foil-covered cookie sheet. Shape into balls. (If
 mixture is too sticky, refrigerate until firm enough to shape.) Freeze 30
 minutes.Heat shortening and chocolate chips over very low heat, stirring
 constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; remove from
 heat. Dip truffles, one at a time, into chocolate. Place on aluminum
 foil-covered cookie sheet. Immediately sprinkle some of the truffles with
 finely chopped nuts if desired.Refrigerate truffles about 10 minutes or
 until coating is set. Drizzle some of the truffles with a mixture of 1/4
 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon milk if desired. Refrigerate just until
 set. Serve at room temperature. Store truffles in airtight container. 15
 CANDIES; 165 CALORIES PER CANDY.



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