Truffles

40 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

1120 calories per serving view nutrition facts

3 dozen suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	package	cake mix, chocolate
2 1/2	cups	powdered sugar
1	cup	pecan halves	divided
1	cup	chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
3	tablespoons	vegetable shortening

Directions

Combine Chocolate frosting and confectioners' sugar in large bowl.

Stir with wooden spoon until thoroughly blended. Cover each pecan half with one tablespoon candy mixture.

Roll into 1-inch balls; set aside.

Chop remaining pecans; set aside. 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 242g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1120 39% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.0g	76%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	40%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1082mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 174.0g	58%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	23%
Sugars 125.0g
Protein 10.0g	20%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	22%		Iron	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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