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Maple Nut Balls

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."

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
5 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 42 servings

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

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.