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Maple Nut Balls

Name: Maple Nut Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons maple flavoring; 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Makes

about 3-1/2 dozen

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022

I created these chocolate-dipped delights a few years ago, and already they've become a seasonal favorite with all my friends and family members. The creamy confection also won a blue ribbon at our state fair.

Maple Nut Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons maple flavoring
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and maple flavoring until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Stir in pecans. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until firm.

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 119 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Maple Nut Balls

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