Chocolate Nuggets

Name: Chocolate Nuggets
Ingredients: 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2/3 cup evaporated milk; 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans, divided; 1 1 teaspoon almond extract or 3 tablespoons liqueur

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
1 1 teaspoon almond extract or 3 tablespoons liqueur

Directions

1

In a heavy medium saucepan over very low heat, combine chocolate chips and evaporated milk.
2

Cook until chocolate melts completely.
3

Remove from heat and stir in graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup pecans and extract (or liqueur).
4

Let stand 30 minutes.
5

Form into one-inch balls and roll in remaining pecans.
6

Refrigerate at least one hour or until well chilled.