Meltaways

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the 1 pound chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot water.
2. 2
   Remove from heat as soon as it is fully melted.
3. 3
   In a small saucepan, bring whipping cream to a boil; measure the temperature with a candy thermometer.
4. 4
   Let whipping cream cool to about 150°, about 1 minute.
5. 5
   Pour the warm, melted chocolate into a large mixing bowl; add melted shortening and mix well.
6. 6
   Add flavoring to hot cream; add the hot cream at one time to the chocolate.