PEANUT BUTTERCREAM CANDY

Peanut Buttercream Candy image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.