Chocolate Pomanders

Chocolate Pomanders



* 1 cup chocolate chips

* 1/2 cup sugar

* 1/4 cup light corn syrup

* 1/4 cup water

* 1 teaspoon almond flavoring

* 2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers

* 1 chopped walnuts

* Red and green colored sugar



* Combine the chocolate chips, sugar, corn syrup, and water in a glass or metal bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water to melt the chocolate chips, stirring occasionally. Once the chips are melted, stir the almond flavoring into the mixture and remove from the heat.


* Meanwhile, mix together the vanilla wafers and nuts in a bowl; set aside. Pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl; mix until evenly coated. Shape the mixture into small balls; roll in colored sugar. Store in a covered container. (These taste best if you store them for a day or two before eating them so that the flavor can develop)