Directions:
- In large mixing bowl beat together 2 cups powdered sugar and the pecans, butter and creme de menthe.
- Beat or stir in remaining powdered sugar.
- Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm.
- Shape into 1 inch balls and place on foil or wax paper lined baking sheets.
- Chill 15 minutes.
- In small saucepan, melt chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly til melted completely.
- Dip one side of each ball into the chocolate.
- (I use toothpicks to dip).
- Return to baking sheet and chill til set.
- Cover and store in refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 398.61 Kcal (1669 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 304.34 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 33.82g | 52% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 24.4mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 9.06mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 118.43mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 22.84g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 16.85g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.79g | 15% | |
| Protein | 3.25g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 20.2mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 593.97 Kcal (2487 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 453.49 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 50.39g | 52% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 36.36mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 13.5mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 176.48mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 34.04g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 25.11g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.64g | 15% | |
| Protein | 4.85g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 30.1mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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