Ingredients for Maple Cashew Goodies
- Paper Baking Cups
- 10 ounces marshmallow creme
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure maple extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening (vegetable or coconut)
- Salted Cashews
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How to Make Maple Cashew Goodies
- Line a large baking sheet or jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. Place mini baking cups onto the prepared pan and set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallow creme and butter.
- Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in the maple extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Turn the dough out onto a surface covered with waxed paper.
- Knead the dough by hand until it becomes smooth and pliable.
- Roll the dough into 36 balls, approximately 1/2 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls onto a separate sheet of waxed paper.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth.
- Using a small spoon, dip each maple ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Place the coated ball into a mini baking cup.
- Stir the chopped cashews into the remaining melted chocolate.
- Spoon approximately 1 rounded teaspoon of the cashew-chocolate mixture over each coated ball, completely covering it.
- Let the candies stand at room temperature until the chocolate is set and firm (about 30 minutes).
- Store the Maple Cashew Goodies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
12g
Carbs
3g
