Ingredients for Chocolate Bonbons<\/h2>\n\n- Confectioners’ sugar: <\/strong><\/strong>It\u2019s no secret that something\u2019s going to be sweet when it calls for 4 cups of confectioners’ sugar.<\/li>\n
- Ground pecans or walnuts: <\/strong><\/strong>You can use walnuts<\/a> or pecans, or you could use 1\/2 cup of each and blend them.<\/li>\n
- Sweetened condensed milk: <\/strong><\/strong>You’ll want to be precise when measuring the 1\/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk<\/a>. Nailing the measurements allows the consistency and texture to come out correctly.<\/li>\n
- Butter: <\/strong><\/strong>The butter needs to be softened<\/a> when you use it in this recipe, so you’ll want to get it out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you start prepping.<\/li>\n
- Semisweet chocolate chips:\u00a0<\/strong>Adding to the sweetness, here we find a full 3 cups of chocolate chips!<\/li>\n
- Shortening: <\/strong><\/strong>You can use an animal-based or plant-based shortening<\/a> interchangeably in this chocolate bonbon recipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Directions<\/h2>\nStep 1: Make the filling<\/h3>\n
In a large bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, nuts, milk and butter.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Form the bonbon balls<\/h3>\n
Roll the filling into 1-inch balls, and place them on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover the balls and refrigerate them overnight.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Melt the chocolate and coat the bonbons<\/h3>\n
In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and shortening, and stir until the mixture is smooth. Dip the balls in the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Place each bonbon on waxed paper and let them stand until set.<\/p>\n
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ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nChocolate Bonbon Variations<\/h2>\n\n- Try them with hazelnuts:<\/strong> Swapping the walnuts or pecans with ground hazelnuts will lead to a truly tasty bonbon. Hazelnuts can be a bit harder to find, but the search will be worth it.<\/li>\n
- Add a bit of spice:<\/strong> Adding 1\/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper when you melt the chocolate lends a bit of a kick that greatly accentuates the other flavors.<\/li>\n
- Roll them in coconut:<\/strong> Just after dipping the bonbons in chocolate, roll them in coconut flakes to add one more layer of texture and flavor to these sweets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Store Chocolate Bonbons<\/h2>\n
Keep your candies in the refrigerator, covered, for up to five days.<\/p>\n
Can you freeze these bonbons?<\/h3>\n
Yes, you can freeze these bonbons for up to three months. They will thaw at room temperature in an hour or so.<\/p>\n
Chocolate Bonbon Tips<\/h2>\n
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ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWhat can I do if my bonbons are too soft to dip in the chocolate?<\/h3>\n
If the balls are too soft to dip even after chilling in the fridge, freeze them until they’re firmer, which will take only three to five minutes.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s the best way to melt chocolate for bonbons?<\/h3>\n
Melt the chocolate chips<\/a> with shortening in the microwave as directed. Or, melt chocolate over the stovetop using a double-boiler method: Place the chocolate and shortening in a heatproof bowl that fits over your pot of simmering water, and continue to stir the chocolate until it\u2019s melty.<\/p>\nHow do you make chocolate bonbons shiny?<\/h3>\n
The addition of shortening in this recipe will help prevent the chocolate from blooming and will keep the chocolate nice and shiny. These chocolate bonbons do need to be refrigerated, however, so you’ll lose some glossiness due to the chill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Chocolate Bonbons Tips<\/h2>What\u2019s the best way to melt chocolate for bonbons?<\/h3>Melt chocolate chips with shortening as directed in the microwave. Or, you can melt the chocolate over the stovetop using the double boiler method. Place chocolate and shortening in a heatproof bowl that fits over your pot of simmering water, and continue to stir the chocolate until it\u2019s melty. Learn more about how to melt chocolate<\/a> properly!How do you make chocolate bonbons shiny?<\/h3>The addition of shortening in this recipe will help prevent the chocolate from blooming, and keep it nice and shiny. These chocolate bonbons do need to be refrigerated, so keep in mind you will lose some glossiness due to the chill. Learn more tips on how to make candy<\/a>!How do you store chocolate bonbons?<\/h3>Keep them in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days. If you loved this recipe, try this coconut bonbons<\/a> recipe next!
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Directions<\/h2>\nStep 1: Make the filling<\/h3>\n
In a large bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, nuts, milk and butter.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Form the bonbon balls<\/h3>\n
Roll the filling into 1-inch balls, and place them on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover the balls and refrigerate them overnight.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Melt the chocolate and coat the bonbons<\/h3>\n
In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and shortening, and stir until the mixture is smooth. Dip the balls in the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Place each bonbon on waxed paper and let them stand until set.<\/p>\n
Keep your candies in the refrigerator, covered, for up to five days.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze these bonbons for up to three months. They will thaw at room temperature in an hour or so.<\/p>\n If the balls are too soft to dip even after chilling in the fridge, freeze them until they’re firmer, which will take only three to five minutes.<\/p>\n Melt the chocolate chips<\/a> with shortening in the microwave as directed. Or, melt chocolate over the stovetop using a double-boiler method: Place the chocolate and shortening in a heatproof bowl that fits over your pot of simmering water, and continue to stir the chocolate until it\u2019s melty.<\/p>\n The addition of shortening in this recipe will help prevent the chocolate from blooming and will keep the chocolate nice and shiny. 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How to Store Chocolate Bonbons<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze these bonbons?<\/h3>\n
Chocolate Bonbon Tips<\/h2>\n
ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWhat can I do if my bonbons are too soft to dip in the chocolate?<\/h3>\n
What\u2019s the best way to melt chocolate for bonbons?<\/h3>\n
How do you make chocolate bonbons shiny?<\/h3>\n
Chocolate Bonbons Tips<\/h2>
What\u2019s the best way to melt chocolate for bonbons?<\/h3>Melt chocolate chips with shortening as directed in the microwave. Or, you can melt the chocolate over the stovetop using the double boiler method. Place chocolate and shortening in a heatproof bowl that fits over your pot of simmering water, and continue to stir the chocolate until it\u2019s melty. Learn more about how to melt chocolate<\/a> properly!
How do you make chocolate bonbons shiny?<\/h3>The addition of shortening in this recipe will help prevent the chocolate from blooming, and keep it nice and shiny. These chocolate bonbons do need to be refrigerated, so keep in mind you will lose some glossiness due to the chill. Learn more tips on how to make candy<\/a>!
How do you store chocolate bonbons?<\/h3>Keep them in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days. If you loved this recipe, try this coconut bonbons<\/a> recipe next!
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What\u2019s the best way to melt chocolate for bonbons?<\/h3>Melt chocolate chips with shortening as directed in the microwave. Or, you can melt the chocolate over the stovetop using the double boiler method. Place chocolate and shortening in a heatproof bowl that fits over your pot of simmering water, and continue to stir the chocolate until it\u2019s melty. Learn more about how to melt chocolate<\/a> properly!
How do you make chocolate bonbons shiny?<\/h3>The addition of shortening in this recipe will help prevent the chocolate from blooming, and keep it nice and shiny. These chocolate bonbons do need to be refrigerated, so keep in mind you will lose some glossiness due to the chill. Learn more tips on how to make candy<\/a>!
How do you store chocolate bonbons?<\/h3>Keep them in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days. If you loved this recipe, try this coconut bonbons<\/a> recipe next!
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