Maple Nut Balls

Name: Maple Nut Balls
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons maple flavoring; 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening

6 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons maple flavoring
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and maple flavoring until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Stir in pecans. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until firm.
2

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in the refrigerator.