Chewy Chocolate Candies

Although these are not an exact replica of the famous candies, they are delicious just the same. Letting the dough rest for a few minutes after kneading may make rolling easier.

Original recipe makes 25 candies

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
3/4 cup powdered milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • PREP

    45 mins

  • READY IN

    45 mins

Directions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together butter and chocolate. Beat in corn syrup, 2 cups of confectioner’s sugar, powdered milk and vanilla. Dough will be stiff.
  2. Sprinkle a work surface with the remaining 1 cup confectioners’ sugar. Turn dough out onto work surface and knead until remaining sugar is incorporated. Shape into small logs and wrap in waxed paper.

Nutrition

Calories: 107 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21.9 g
Cholesterol: 3 mg
Fat: 2.1 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 1.6 g
Sodium: 31 mg