Dec
30
2009
Chocolate and Orange Meltaways
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For the Centers:
2 cups white chocolate chips (reserve 2 tablespoons for the decoration)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 ½ teaspoon orange extract
For the Coating:
1 cup bittersweet chocolate
1 teaspoon shortening
For the Decoration:
2 tablespoons white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside 2 tablespoons of the white chocolate chips. (I set aside a little more than 2 tablespoons, but I don’t think that quite matters all that much.)
Combine the butter and whipping cream in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Remove from heat. Immediately add the remaining white chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Add the orange extract and blend well. (I added extra orange extract, just a tad more. It certainly didn’t hurt the recipe any!)
Refrigerate until firm enough to handle, about 2 hours. Taking a small amount of the mixture at a time, shape into 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm.
Combine the chocolate and 1 teaspoon of shortening in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals until the mixture is melted and smooth.
Dip the prepared orange-flavored balls in the chocolate coating, scraping the bottom on the lip of the bowl to remove excess coating. Refrigerate until the coating is firm, at least 1 hour
Place the reserved white chocolate chips and the remaining 1 teaspoon of shortening in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on medium in 30 second intervals until the mixture is melted and smooth. (I misread the original recipe, as it was slightly confusing. Originally I didn’t add the shortening to this mixture and came out with a crumbly version of what once were white chocolate chips. At the prodding of my mother, I reread the recipe very carefully and realized my mistake. I then added the shortening to the crumbly but warm concoction, reheated it in the microwave and it came out fairly smooth. Smooth enough, anyway!)
With a fork, drizzle the melted white chocolate chips over the candies. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.
Despite my problems with the white chocolate, these truffle-like candies turned out wonderfully! There were only about 20 candies, so I would recommend doubling the recipe, especially if you have someone in the house who adores all things chocolate. Add orange to the mix and my father is in seventh heaven! I don’t expect these candies to last very long at all.May The Chocolate Be With You!
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