Eggnog Creams

Name: Eggnog Creams
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups white baking chips, divided; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons shortening; Ground nutmeg, optional

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups white baking chips, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons dark rum
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons shortening
Ground nutmeg, optional

Directions

1

In a microwave, melt 1-1/2 cups baking chips; stir until smooth. In a small bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add rum and vanilla. Beat in melted chips. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until set.
2

Shape mixture into 1-in. balls; place on a waxed paper-lined
3

. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm and slightly dry to the touch.
4

In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining baking chips; stir until smooth. Dip balls in mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to
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; if desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.
6

Refrigerate 2 hours or until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.