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| Subject: Chocolate Cinnamon Mud Balls Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:26 pm | |
| Chocolate Cinnamon Mud Balls 2 cups sugar1/2 cup water1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 tbsp light corn syrup1-1/2 squares (1-1/2oz) semisweet baking chocolate, chopped1 to 2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp vanilla extractPinch of salt2-1/2 cups (15oz) semisweet chocolate chips1 tbsp shortening1/2 cup ground nuts, optional Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan, add the first 5 ingredientsCook and stir over medium high heat until sugar is dissolvedCook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238F (soft ball stage)Remove from the heatCool, without stirring, until mixture reaches 110F Transfer to a large mixing bowl; add cinnamon, vanilla and saltBeat until light colored and stiff enough to knead, about 2 minutesLightly grease hands, knead mixture in bowl for 2 minutes or until smoothRoll into 1 inch balls, cover and freeze for 20 minutes Melt chips and shortening, dip the balls, shaking off excessRoll in nuts if desiredPlace on waxed paper lined baking sheets to hardenYield 3 dozen | |
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