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Buttercream Candies Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened .
  • 2 tbsps shortening (unflavored) .
  • 1 1/2 tsps vanilla extract or almond extract or orange extract or rum extract .
  • 4 c powdered sugar .
  • Filling .
  • 1/2 c butter, Softened (no substitutes) .
  • Coating .
  • 1 (12 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 Cups, Use a good quality brand)

Directions
  • Step #1 Filling:.
  • Step #2 Combine butter & cream cheese In a large-ish bowl & beat at medium speed until smooth.
  • Step #3 Add vanilla & continue beating until mixed well.
  • Step #4 Reduce Speed to low & slowly add all of the powdered sugar & mix well.
  • Step #5 Roll mixture into 1-inch balls & place onto waxed or parchment paper - lined cookie sheets.
  • Step #6 Cover up Loosely & put in the fridge until firm.
  • Step #7 (2 hrs or overnight)**** If dough is too soft to handle, put in the fridge it for about an hr or until it's firm enough to roll this into balls.
  • Step #8 For Coating: In a 1 quart saucepan or double broiler, stirring constantly, melt chocolate chips & shortening over low heat/flame, until smooth.
  • Step #9 Remove from heat & keep warm.
  • Step #10 Poke a toothpick into each buttercream & dip buttercreams into chocolate mixture, let excess drip off, & placed onto parchment/waxed paper - lined cookie sheets & refrirgerate until coating sets.
  • Step #11 (at least 1/2 hr)Remove toothicks & serve.
  • Step #12 Store put in the fridged.
  • Step #13 Cook time is chill time.
  • Enjoy the Buttercream Candies recipe

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