Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped pecans1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup creme de menthe4 cups confectioners’ sugar2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 teaspoons shortening
Preparation
Combine pecans, butter and creme de menthe. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, about 1 hour.
With hands lightly dusted with confectioners’ sugar, shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; let excess drip off. Return to waxed paper; refrigerate until set. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
