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      Title: Irish Cream Chocolates
 Categories: Candy, Alcoholic, Ethnic, Chocolate, Misc
      Yield: 20 servings
 
           -patdwigans 
     12 oz Semisweet chocolate chips
    1/2 c  Irish cream liqueur, such as
           -Bailey's
    1/4 c  Whipping cream
      2 c  Pecan pieces
 
  Conventional method: Stirring constantly, heat
  chocolate, Irish cream liqueur and whipping cream in a
  double boiler over medium heat until chocolate is
  melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and
  stir in pecans.
  
  Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper; cool until set,
  about 1 hour. Remove from wax paper and store in
  airtight container. Microwave method: Place chocolate,
  Irish cream liqueur and whipping cream in
  microwave-safe dish; cover with paper towel or wax
  paper. Cook on medium (50 percent power), turning bowl
  1/2 turn and stirring 2 times until chocolate is
  melted and mixture is smooth, about 2 to 2 1/2
  minutes. Stir in pecans. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax
  paper; cool until set, about 1 hour. Remove from wax
  paper and store in airtight container.
  
  Per candy (based on 24 candies): 152 calories (4
  percent from protein, 32 percent from carbohydrate, 64
  percent from fat), 2 grams protein, 10 grams
  carbohydrate, 12 grams fat, 3 milligrams cholesterol,
  6 milligrams sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat.
  
  Makes 20 to 24 candies.
  
  From the Oregonian's FOODday, 2/9/93.
   
 
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