Candy Recipes - Truffles, Balls and Bon Bons

Cookie Dough Truffles

Makes 5 1/2 dozen.

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 pounds semisweet chocolate candy coating, chopped

In mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour, milk and vanilla extract; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Loosely cover; refrigerate 1-2 hours until firm.

In microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating, stirring often until smooth. Dip balls in coating; place on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. If desired, re-melt candy coating; drizzle over candies. Store in refrigerator.