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5/26/08 4:56 P

Chocolate-Pecan Clusters

I had so many requests for a Christmas candy, it would make Santa's head spin. I think you will be please with this. But, remember it's important you practice portion control, or I won't give you another candy recipe, ever! (No, you don't need to prepare and sample these four time before company comes, just to "be sure" you have them prepared just right.)

Serves 4 (2 each)

1/4 cup (1/2 ounce) miniature marshmallows
1 tablespoon (1/4 ounce) mini chocolate chips
1 teaspoon reduced-calorie margarine
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons + 1 1/2 teaspoons (7/8 ounce) chopped pecans

Place marshmallows, chocolate chips and margarine in a 2-cup glass measure. Cover and microwave on HIGH 30 seconds. Stir in vanilla extract. Add pecans. Mix gently to coat completely. Drop by small teaspoons onto waxed paper to from 8 clusters. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.

HINT: Don't double recipe. It works best in the amounts given.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1 Fat, 1/4 slider, 11 Optional Calories
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52 Calories, 4 gm Fat, 0 gm Protein, 4 gm Carbohydrate, 6 mg Sodium, 2 mg Calcium, 0 gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 Fat, 1/2 Starch

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