Ingredients for Missouri Colonels
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Green Creme De Menthe
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 cup shortening (vegetable shortening recommended)
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How to Make Missouri Colonels
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 2 cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1/4 cup creme de menthe and 1 cup chopped pecans.
- Gradually beat in the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Once chilled, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place the truffles on a foil- or wax paper-lined baking sheet. Chill for 15 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup shortening over low heat, stirring constantly until completely smooth and melted. Remove from heat.
- Dip one side of each chilled truffle ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Return the dipped truffles to the baking sheet and chill until the chocolate is set.
- Once set, cover the baking sheet and store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
39g
Fat
8g
Carbs
3g
