Lemon cups deluxe

36 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1pack(11.5-oz) Nestle Toll House milk chocolate morsels
2tablespoonsVegetable shortening
3Dozen 1-inch paper candy cups
1Lemon; rind of, grated
1⅓cupSifted confectioners' sugar
tablespoonLemon juice

Directions

CHOCOLATE CUPS

LEMON FILLING

Chocolate Cups: Combine over hot (not boiling) water, Nestle Toll House milk chocolate morsels and vegetable shortening. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat but keep over hot water.

Coat inside of 36 candy cups using a scant teaspoonful of chocolate for each. Place candy cups in palm of hand; rotate gently, using rubber spatula to push chocolate up sides. Chill until firm (15-20 minutes).

Lemon Filling: In small bowl, combine lemon rind and confectioners' sugar.

Gradually add lemon juice; mix until smooth. Fill each chocolate cup with ½ teaspoonful of filling. Spoon ½ teaspoonful reserved melted chocolate mixture on top and smooth over to seal. Chill until firm (about 45 minutes). Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.

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