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Maple Nut Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Kathryn Jackson

"I created these chocolate-dipped delights a few years ago, and already they've become a seasonal favorite with all my friends and family members. The creamy confection also won a blue ribbon at our state fair."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons maple flavoring
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 (11.5 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons shortening

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and maple flavoring. Add confectioners' sugar; mix well. Beat in pecans. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until firm. In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in the refrigerator.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by rosichops
I made these following the recipe exactly but they were just way too buttery/icing sugary as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by SHANNYN79
These really sweet little treats are quite addicting! They are very sweet, so I made miniature... MORE


 
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