Recipe

Petite Raisin Sweeties

Chocolate covered sweets with raisins and nuts.

Details

Yields 40 chocolate-coated sweeties
Serves: 40

INGREDIENTS

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. vanilla or rum extract
1 lb. powdered sugar
2 c. California golden raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Chocolate Coating

1 pkg. (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
6 tbsp. light corn syrup
2 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. vanilla

PROCEDURE

Beat butter, corn syrup, salt and extract together until creamy. Mix in sugar, 1 cup at a time, until mixture thickens. Then, using hands, mix in raisins, nuts and remaining sugar. Knead on board sprinkled with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Shape into 1-inch balls and chill thoroughly.

To finish, melt chocolate, corn syrup and water together over hot water, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla; remove from hot water, and drop in chilled balls, one at a time. Remove with fork and place on waxed paper, swirling tops. Let set.

Note: Omit Chocolate Coating and roll in sifted powdered sugar, finely chopped walnuts or salted peanuts. Chill and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 160(30% from fat); Total Fat 6g (sat 3g, mono 2g, poly 0.8g); Cholesterol 5mg; Protein 1g; Carbohydrates 29g; Fiber 0.9g; Iron 0mg; Sodium 65mg; Calcium 9mg

This recipe is found in the following categories:

Candies

Special Diet

Low Cholesterol

Low Sodium