1. Combine Chocolate frosting and confectioners' sugar in large mixing
bowl. Stir with wooden spoon until thoroughly blended. 2. Cover each
pecan half with one tablespoon candy mixture. Roll into 1-inch balls;
set aside. Chop remaining pecans; set aside. 3. Place chocolate chips
and shortening in 2-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%
power) for 2 minutes; stir. Microwave for 1 minute longer at MEDIUM;
stir until smooth. Dip one candy ball into chocolate mixture until
completely covered. Remove with fork to cooling rack. Sprinkle top
with chopped pecans. Repeat until all candy balls are covered. Allow
to stand until chocolate mixture is set. Note: For peanut butter
flavored coating, place 1 cup peanut butter chips and 3 T Crisco
Shortening in 2-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%
power) for 2 minutes; stir until smooth. Dip candy balls as directed
above. Tip: Place waxed paper under cooling rack to catch drips and
make cleanup easy. Duncan Hines "Recipes and More" - Winter, 1992
Reformatted by: CYGNUS, HCPM52C
