SILVER BELLES

CHOCOL ATE SAL AMI

In a bowl, melt 1 ( 12- oz.) bag of semisweet chocolate chips and 6 Tbs. butter. Stir in ½ tsp. vanilla, ⅓ cup slivered almonds, ⅓ cup walnuts, and 1 cup chopped mixed dried fruit. Chill mixture for 1 hour. Place half the chocolate mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap, forming a rough log as you go. Wrap with plastic, then roll to fi nish molding. Twist ends of plastic wrap and refrigerate until very fi rm, about 45 minutes. Repeat with remaining chocolate mixture. Unwrap and dredge each log in powdered sugar. Remove excess, then slice into ¼-inch rounds. Makes 36.

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