candies

Combine butter and cream cheese in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth (1 to 2 minutes). Add vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low. Beat, gradually adding powdered sugar, until well mixed (4 to 5 minutes). (If mixture is too soft, cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to form balls.)

Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of mixture into 1-inch balls. Place onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely; refrigerate until firm (2 hours or overnight).

Melt chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth (3 to 4 minutes). Dip buttercreams into chocolate mixture using toothpicks; let excess chocolate drip off. Place onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set.

*Substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons almond, orange or rum extract.

Makes 5 dozen candies

Nutritional Info Per 1 Candy:
Calories 80, Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrates 10 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g

This recipe created by Land O’Lakes.