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Chocolate Christmas Wreaths

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CATEGORY CUISINE TAG YIELD
Fruits Desserts, Holidays 10 To 12

INGREDIENTS

7 Squares of semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/4 c Slivered almonds, chopped
1 c Assorted candied fruits, (cherries, citron, apricots etc.)

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or on a plate over a pan of
simmering water.  Line a baking sheet with nonstick paper.  Use a
teaspoon to spoon the melted chocolate onto the paper in wreath
shapes. While chocolate is still soft, decorate each wreath with
almonds and candied fruit. Refrigerate until firm.  Makes 10 to 12
Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@email.msn.com  Source: Holiday Mix'N
Match Meals Oct. 4/99
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest  by "Cindy Hartlin"
<cjhartlin@email.msn.com> on Oct 4, 1999

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