Peanut Buttercream Candy

Name: Peanut Buttercream Candy
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups milk chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening; 2-1/2 cups finely chopped peanuts

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups milk chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
2-1/2 cups finely chopped peanuts

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes. Shape into 3/4-in. balls.
2

In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in melted chocolate; roll in peanuts. Place on waxed paper-lined
3

; refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.