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Butter Pecan Chocolate Fudge
1 (6 ounce) package pecan halves
1 cup (6 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 (16 ounce) can prepared vanilla frosting, divided
1 (8 ounce) package semisweet chocolate squares
for baking, coarsely chopped, divided
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread pecans in even layer over bottom of 9-inch square baking pan; bake
20 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove to cooling rack; cool completely.
Remove nuts from pan.
Line bottom of pan with a 9-inch square of parchment paper.
Combine butterscotch chips and half of the frosting in small saucepan. Heat
over low heat, stirring until melted and smooth. Add nuts, stirring to coat
evenly. Spread butterscotch mixture evenly over parchment paper.
Reserve 1/2 cup of the chopped chocolate for garnish. In same saucepan, combine
remaining chocolate and remaining frosting. Heat over low heat, stirring until
melted and smooth. Carefully pour chocolate mixture over butterscotch layer
in pan; spread evenly. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until set.
Invert pan onto cutting board. Carefully peel parchment paper from fudge.
Place reserved 1/2 cup chocolate and oil in microwave-safe dish. Microwave,
uncovered, on HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30
seconds. Spread chocolate over top of fudge. Refrigerate 15-30 minutes or until
firm. Cut into 64 squares.
Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
Yield: 64 pieces
Nutrients per serving: (1 piece): Calories 80, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated
Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein less than 1 g, Sodium 10
mg, Fiber less than 1 g
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