Saucepan Fudge Balls
4 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened
chocolate
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners’ or granulated sugar
In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat,
stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, one
at a time, beating
well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking
powder and salt;
gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate for
30 minutes or until
easy to handle. Roll into 1-in, balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2
in. apart on ungreased
baking sheets. Bake at 300 for 18-20 min or until edges are set and
tops crack.
Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 6 dozen.
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