Best Snowy Bonbons Recipes

SNOWY BOURBON BALLS

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Bourbon, nut and wafer cookie candies make a nice addition to the Christmas goodies for gift-giving - these easy dessert treats are ready in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup bourbon
2 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Additional powdered sugar

Steps:

In large bowl, mix cookie crumbs, pecans, 3/4 cup powdered sugar and the cocoa, stirring well.
In small bowl, mix bourbon and corn syrup, stirring until blended. Pour bourbon mixture over cookie mixture; stir until blended. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in additional powdered sugar. Store tightly covered at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 25 mg

SNOWY BONBONS

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"Mini paper cupcake liners or fluted bonbon cups make great holders for these gift-giving treats!" From a brand name baking magazine.

Provided by Courtly

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
0.5 (7 ounce) package almond paste
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 -5 teaspoons milk

Steps:

Heat oven to 375. In large bowl, beat flour, butter, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 3 T. milk and vanilla with mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Cut almond paste into 1/2 inch slices; cut each slice into 8 pieces.
Shape 1 inch ball of dough around each piece of almond paste. Gently roll to form ball. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls about 1 inch apart.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until set and bottoms are golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In small bowl, mix all frosting ingredients with spoon until smooth. Dip tops of cookies into frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 17.5, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 0.8

ALMOND BONBON COOKIES

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These bonbons remind me of England, with a touch of America. Dip cooled cookies into one frosting or each side into different frostings. Have fun adding any kind of sprinkle toppings you like. - Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 32m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (7 ounces) almond paste
VANILLA ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assorted sprinkles

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour., Cut almond paste into 12 slices (about 1/4 in. thick); cut each into quarters. Shape into balls. Wrap tablespoons of cookie dough around almond paste to cover completely. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix vanilla icing ingredients until smooth. For chocolate icing, mix confectioners' sugar, cooled chocolate, milk and vanilla until smooth. Dip cookies in icings as desired; allow excess to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.