Peanutty Cocoa Bonbons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (3 oz. each) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. milk
4 c. confectioners sugar
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. finely chopped nuts (optional)
1 (12 oz.) pkg. peanut butter chips
2 Tbsp. shortening (not butter, margarine or oil)

Preparation

In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and milk until fluffy.
Blend in next 3 ingredients.
Stir in nuts, if desired. Cover and let chill several hours or until firm enough to handle. Shape cocoa mixture into 3/4-inch balls.
Place on a waxed paper lined tray and refrigerate, uncovered, for 3 to 4 hours or until dry.