Missouri Colonels
Missouri Colonels Crème de menthe adds Christmas color and peppermint flavor to the creamy centers of these chocolate-dipped candies. 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, divided
Ingredients
- 4cupsifted confectioners' sugar, divided
- 1cupfinely chopped pecans
- 1/2cupbutter, softened
- 1/4cupgreen crème de menthe
- 1(6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces (1 cup)
- 1teaspoonshortening
Directions
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Missouri Colonels Crème de menthe adds Christmas color and peppermint flavor to the creamy centers of these chocolate-dipped candies
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4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, divided 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup green crème de menthe 1 (6 ounce) p
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Beat or stir in remaining confectioners' sugar
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Cover and chill mixture for 1 hour or until firm
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Shape into 1-inch balls
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Place balls on a foil- or wax paper-lined baking sheet
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Chill for 15 minutes
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In a small, heavy saucepan, heat chocolate pieces and shortening over very low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts