Candy Recipes - Truffles, Balls and Bon Bons

Chocolate Chip Eggnog Balls

2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon brandy extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans

Line cookie sheets with wax paper.

In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese, sugar, brandy extract, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg until creamy. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful onto prepared cookie sheets; refrigerate 5 minutes.

With hands, roll mixture into balls; roll in pecans to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm and well chilled.