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Chocolate Chestnut Candy
posted by Angel 10-28-100 11:48 PM
Chocolate Chestnut Candy
3 (1 oz.) squares semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup confectioners sugar
2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup pureed chestnuts (see note)
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted almonds
28 to 30 whole toasted almonds (optional)
In double boiler heat semi-sweet chocolate and butter over simmering water, stirring until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners sugar, cocoa, chestnut puree and vanilla. Transfer to bowl; freeze 30 minutes.
Roll into 1 1/2 x 1-inch ovals. Place toasted almonds on sheet of wax paper; roll ovals in chopped almonds, pressing gently to coat. Press 1 whole almond into each oval, if desired.
Store in airtight container up to 2 weeks in refrigerator. Makes 30 candies.
Note: Chestnut puree is a canned product found in the supermarket gourmet section.
