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Buttercreams
Yum Servings: 60 Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: 3 hours or overnight -- for filling Stovetop Time: 5 minutes -- for coaing Chill Time: 30 minutes -- for candy Start to Finish: 3 hours, 45 minutes -- minimum Times are approximate Ingredients: *Filling* 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 4 cups powdered sugar *Coating* 1 (12-ounce) package (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening Chocolate shavings, chocolate sprinkles or decorator sprinkles, as desired Suggested Items: Electric Mixer waxed paper 1-quart saucepan Directions: Combine butter and cream cheese in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth. Add vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Beat at low speed, gradually adding powdered sugar, until well mixed. (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 2 hours or overnight until firm. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Dip buttercreams into chocolate mixture using fork to turn and remove; let excess chocolate drip off. Place onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Garnish with chocolate shavings, chocolate sprinkles and decorator sprinkles as desired. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set. Home |  Desserts |  Candy