Orange Meltaways

  1. In a saucepan, bring heavy cream and orange peel to a gentle boil; immediately pour over the two types of chocolate chips in a medium bowl.
  2. Let stand for about one minute; whisk until the chocolate is melted & the mixture is smooth.
  3. Add the extract; stir well.
  4. Cover & chill for 30 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
  5. Beat for 30 seconds or until the mixture lightens in color.
  6. DO NOT OVERBEAT.
  7. Spoon rounded teaspoons onto wax paper lined baking sheets.
  8. At this point, if just for home consumption & you don't care if it pretty, just chill for 30 minutes or so until hardened and then transfer to that foil package, seperating layers with wax paper.
  9. If you are making for an occasion where looks count, still refrigerate for 30 minutes or until able to roll candies into small balls.
  10. After rolling,roll in a mixture of equal amounts powdered sugar and Cocoa to finish.
  11. Keep refrigerated.

milk chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, orange rind, orange extract

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orange-meltaways-157781 (may not work)

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