Truffles
Yield
3 dozenPrep
15 minCook
25 minReady
40 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | package |
cake mix, chocolate
|
|
| 2 ½ | cups |
powdered sugar
|
|
| 1 | cup |
pecan halves
divided |
|
| 1 | cup |
chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
|
*
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
vegetable shortening
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | package |
cake mix, chocolate
|
|
| 591 | ml |
powdered sugar
|
|
| 237 | ml |
pecan halves
divided |
|
| 237 | ml |
chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
|
*
|
| 45 | ml |
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.
