Low Carb Chocolate Covered Pecans

Submitted by MNLisaB

"Very indulgent lower carb dessert or snack, that is practically guilt free. You could also make this with almonds instead of the pecans, and would make a very nice treat for you or your sweetie for Valentine's day ."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 24 pieces

ingredients

• 1 ounce bakers unsweetened chocolate
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 7 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute, sweetner divided
• 1⁄2 cup pecan halves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon

directions

1. Mix pecans, 2 tsp splenda and cinnamon in a plastic bowl with a lid and shake until coated.
2. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter, then add the cream and add the rest of the spenda.
3. Mix well until smooth, then remove from the heat.
4. Stir in pecans, or dip them into the chocolate mixture one at a time.
5. Place coated pecans on wax paper or plate to chill, at least one hour.