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Lemon Cream Bonbons

7 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + freezing

Makes

about 4 dozen

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
I used to save these special treats just for Christmastime. But they're so easy and in such demand with my family that I now keep them on hand all year-round. As pretty as sugarplums, they make lovely gifts, too.
Lemon Cream Bonbons
Lemon Cream Bonbons Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, melted
  • 4 ounces white candy coating, melted

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon zest, juice and extract. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Cover and freeze for 2 hours.
  2. Using a small ice cream scoop, drop mixture by 1-in. balls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and freeze for 1 hour.
  3. Working with a few frozen balls at a time, dip into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Let stand until set.
  4. Spoon melted candy coating into a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in the corner of bag; drizzle coating over candies. Store in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 bonbon: 105 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.