Candies
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pkg. | (11 1/2 oz.) milk chocolate chips | |
| 1 cup | (6 oz.) | semisweet chocolate chips |
| 3/4 cup | whipping cream | |
| 1 tsp. | grated orange peel | |
| 2 1/2 | tsp. | orange extract |
| 1 1/2 | cups | finely chopped (or ground) toasted pecans |
| COATING | ||
| 1 cup | (6 oz.) milk chocolate chips | |
| 2 Tbsp. | sohortening |
Place chocolate chips in a mixing bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, bring cream andorange peel to a gentle boil; immediately pour over chips.; (Cover if necessary tokeep in heat.) Let stand for 1 minute, whisk until smooth. Add the extract. Coverand chill for 35 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Beat for 10-15seconds or just until mixture lightens in color. (DO NOT OVERBEAT.) Spoon roundedteaspoonsful onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill for 5 minutes.Gently shape into balls, roll half in pecans. In a microwave or double boiler,melt chocolate and shortening, stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls inchocolate. Place on waxed paper to harden. Store in the refrigerator. Yield 6dozen