You can use any type of nut you wish in the candy. For a darker chocolate taste, use all semisweet chocolate instead of part milk chocolate. But I think a bit of milk chocolate adds a delicious depth of flavor.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp. whipping cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 12 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 5 oz. milk chocolate, cut into chunks
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups finely chopped cashews
Preparation:
In a medium saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil. Remove pan from heat. Add chocolates and vanilla and stir until mixture is creamy and smooth. Refrigerate about 2 hours until candy is firm enough to handle easily. Form into 1" balls, then roll in chopped cashews. Store in refrigerator.
