MAPLE CANDY BALLS

Maple Candy Balls image

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories Candy

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
2 tablespoons maple extract
1 1/2 cups nuts, chopped
1 (2 lb) package confectioners' sugar
24 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped

Steps:

In large bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk, butter, maple extract and nuts.
Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar.
Roll into 1-inch balls.
Keep refrigerated until ready to dip.
In heavy saucepan or double broiler, over low heat, melt chocolate.
Dip balls into chocolate.
Place on wax paper lined baking sheet until set.
Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Note: Candy mixture can be chilled in refrigerator up to 2 days before rolling into balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 31.8, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 20.8, Protein 1.3