Note: I prefer almonds, but whatever floats your boat.


Ingredients:
12 ounces Semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur, such as Bailey's
1/4 cup Whipping cream
2 cups Pecan pieces


Directions:

Conventional method: Stirring constantly, heat chocolate, Irish cream liqueur and whipping cream in a double boiler over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in pecans.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper; cool until set, about 1 hour. Remove from wax paper and store in airtight container.

Microwave method: Place chocolate, Irish cream liqueur and whipping cream in microwave-safe dish; cover with paper towel or wax paper. Cook on medium (50 percent power), turning bowl 1/2 turn and stirring 2 times until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.

Stir in pecans. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper; cool until set, about 1 hour. Remove from wax paper and store in airtight container.

Per candy: 152 calories (4 percent from protein, 32 percent from carbohydrate, 64 percent from fat), 2 grams protein, 10 grams carbohydrate, 12 grams fat, 3 milligrams cholesterol, 6 milligrams sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat.