Fudgy Bonbons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
2 c. all-purpose or unbleached flour
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
60 milk chocolate candy kisses or white and chocolate striped candy kisses
2 oz. white baking bar or vanilla flavored candy coating
1 tsp. shortening or oil

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and batter; cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted and smooth.
Add sweetened condensed milk.
Mix well.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, nuts, chocolate mixture and vanilla; mix well.
Shape one tablespoonful (use measuring spoon) of dough around each candy kiss, covering completely. Place one inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for six to eight minutes.
Cookies will be soft and appear shiny but become firm as they cool.
Do not overbake.
Remove from cookie sheet.