Chocolate Bonbons

Name: Chocolate Bonbons
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 6 dozen.
Ingredients: 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup ground pecans or walnuts; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons shortening

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling YIELD: about 6 dozen.

My grandmother gave me this tasty chocolate bonbons recipe when I was a girl. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of her huge kitchen and all the delicious treats she made. —Joan Lewis, Reno, Nevada

Ingredients

4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup ground pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, pecans, milk and butter. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. (If balls are too soft to dip, freeze until firm, 3-5 minutes.)

Nutrition Facts

1 bonbon: 84 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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