Buttercream Candy
Buttercreams make the perfect dessert for Christmas, or any other holiday. They have creamy, smooth textures that provide a delicious experience to anyone who eats them. Plus, they can be decorated however you'd like - ranging from an elegant and stylish look to colorful candy shapes - so they are great options when trying to match a party theme or special occasion. You will find buttercreams in all shapes and sizes so you will never be short of options if serving up these tasty treats to your family or guests. Make your Christmas celebration unforgettable by adding creamy and flavorful buttercreams to your plate!
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Servings: 40
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Coating
- 12 oz 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp shortening
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese at medium speed until smooth. Add in vanilla and salt then mix well. A little at a time, blend in the powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion out 2 teaspoons of dough. Roll the dough into a ball then use the bottom of a glass to press the ball slightly to flatten it. (For easy removal, place a bit of wax paper between the dough and the glass!) Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and shortening on HIGH power for 1 minute. Stir well. Continue heating in 30-second increments until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Dip the buttercreams into the chocolate mixture, allowing the excess chocolate to drip off. Place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Garnish with festive sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles, or chocolate shavings. Refrigerate until set.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 g | Calories: 137 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 9 mg | Sodium: 56 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 18 g
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