Chocolate and Orange Meltaways Recipe

Directions

1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper. Measure out 2 tbsp (30 mL) white creme chips; set aside.

2. Combine butter and whipping cream in medium saucepan set over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately stir in remaining white chips; whisk until smooth. Stir in orange extract.

3. Chill for about 2 hours or until firm enough to handle. Scoop and shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls; arrange on prepared baking sheet. Chill for about 1 1/2 hours or until firm.

4. Chocolate Coating: Place semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tsp (5 mL) shortening in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) for 2 minutes; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred; cool slightly. (If chocolate is too hot, it will not coat white creme balls.)

5. Place one white creme ball onto a fork and dip into coating, covering completely and allowing excess to drip off. Place onto prepared tray. Repeat with remaining white creme balls and chocolate coating. Chill for about 1 hour or until coating is set.

6. Place reserved white creme chips and remaining shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 10 seconds or until mixture is smooth when stirred. With fork, lightly drizzle over coated candies; chill until set, about 20 minutes. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Makes about 2 dozen pieces.