Cow Pies Candy

Name: Cow Pies Candy
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

A barnyard birthday party just wouldn't be complete without cow pies! The kids loved 'em once they got a taste of these yummy treats packed with raisins and almonds and covered in rich milk chocolate. —Karen Kenney, Harvard, Illinois

Ingredients

2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds

Directions

In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in raisins and almonds. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

2 candies: 199 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

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