Orange Chocolate Meltaways

• 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2-1/2 teaspoons orange extract
• 1-1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans
• 1 cup (6 ounces) milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

1. Place chocolate chips in a bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, bring cream and orange zest to a gentle boil; immediately pour over chips. Let stand for 1 minute; whisk until smooth. Add extract. Cover and chill for 35 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
2. Beat mixture for 10-15 seconds or just until it lightens in color (do not overbeat). Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined
3. . Cover and chill for 5 minutes.
4. Gently shape into balls; roll half in nuts. In a microwave; melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/orange-chocolate-meltaways/ (may not work)