Heavenly Spice Chocolate Petits Fours

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   Heat oven to 350F.

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   Line 15x10x3/4-inch pan with waxed paper; spray with cooking spray.

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   Prepare cake batter as directed on package; pour into prepared pan.

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   Bake 25 min.

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   or until cake pulls away from sides of pan.

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   Cool 30 min.

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   Meanwhile, microwave half the semi-sweet chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min.

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   or until melted, stirring after each minute.

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   Gradually stir in sour cream until blended.

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    Stir in pepper.

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    Refrigerate until ready to use.

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    Chop remaining chocolate; place in small bowl.

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    Mix whipping cream and corn syrup in small saucepan.

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    Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring frequently; cook and stir 1 min.

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    Pour over chocolate; cover.

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    Let stand 5 min.

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    ; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

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    Invert cake onto cutting board; remove and discard waxed paper.

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    Spread sour cream mixture onto cake; cut into 54 small pieces.

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    Place on wire racks, leaving space between each piece.

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    Spoon 1 tsp.

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    chocolate glaze over each cake piece; top with nut.

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    Let stand 20 min.

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    until glaze is firm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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