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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 28 |
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My cousin sent me some of these delicious nutty buttercreams, and I've been making them ever since. It's a wonderful gift recipe since one batch yields seven dozen. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3 cups milk chocolate chips |
2 teaspoons shortening |
2-1/2 cups finely chopped peanuts |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes. Shape into 3/4-in. balls.
2. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in melted chocolate; roll in peanuts. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 7 dozen.
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