WONDERFUL CANDIES TWO WAYS

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Every Christmas I give plates of candy to family, friends and co-workers. It's one thing everyone looks forward to, and these candies get the most compliments. -Jeannie Trudell, Del Norte, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h30m

Yield 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, melted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3 pounds confectioners' sugar
COOKIES & CREME BONBONS:
1/2 cup cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
1 pound white candy coating, melted
CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES:
54 maraschino cherries (about two 10-ounce jars), patted dry
1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine butter and milk. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until a smooth dough is formed. Divide in half; cover with plastic wrap. , For bonbons, stir cookie crumbs into one portion of dough. Shape into 1-in. balls. Dip into white candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm., For chocolate-covered cherries, shape remaining portion of dough into 1-in. balls; flatten to 2-in. circles. Wrap each circle around a cherry and gently reshape into a ball. Dip into milk chocolate coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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