Peanut Butter Dipped Cocoa Bonbons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. cream cheese (3 oz. size)
1 Tbsp. milk
4 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
1 pkg. Reese's peanut butter chips
2 Tbsp. vegetable shortening

Preparation

Beat cream cheese and milk in bowl.
Blend in powdered sugar, cocoa and vanilla.
Stir in nuts.
Chill until firm enough to handle (about 1 hour).
Shape into 1/2-inch balls and place on waxed paper.
Chill 3 to 4 hours or overnight (uncovered). Centers should feel dry to touch.
Stir chips and shortening over hot, not boiling, water until melted.
Using a fork, dip each center into the peanut butter mixture.
Tap fork on side of pan to remove excess mixture.
Slide bonbons upside-down on the waxed paper.
Chill and store in a cool place.
Yields about 3 1/2 dozen bonbons.