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These make-ahead gems are easy enough for casual get-togethers and fancy enough for special occasions. Ingredients:
3 (4-oz.) bittersweet chocolate baking bars, chopped |
1 1/2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
9 tablespoons heavy cream |
1/4 cup bourbon |
1 (5.3-oz.) package pure butter shortbread cookies, crushed |
2 cups finely chopped roasted, salted pecans |
wax paper |
Directions:
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large glass bowl. Cook cream and bourbon in a small saucepan over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture is hot but not boiling. (Mixture will steam, and bubbles will form around edge of pan.) Pour cream mixture over chocolate. Let stand 1 minute.
2. Stir chocolate mixture until melted and smooth. (If mixture doesn't melt completely, microwave at HIGH 30 seconds.) Stir in crushed cookies. Cover and chill 3 hours or until firm. (Mixture can be prepared and chilled up to 2 days ahead.)
3. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls (about 2 tsp. per ball). Roll in chopped pecans. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Chill 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days.
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