Peanut Butter Cocoa Bonbons

By Caryl

Ingredients

• 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped peanuts
• 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. Stir in peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; return to baking sheet. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 3 hours or until firm.
In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt peanut butter chips and shortening; stir until smooth and blended. Dip balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.



Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 258 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 87 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.