BUTTERCREAMS

FILLING
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

COATING
1 (12 oz.) bag semi-sweet real chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. shortening

In large mixer bowl combine butter and cream cheese. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Add vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Beat, gradually adding powdered sugar, until well mixed (4 to 5 minutes). If too soft, refrigerate until firm.

Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely; refrigerate until firm (2 hours or overnight).

In saucepan melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat (3-4 minutes). Dip buttercreams into chocolate mixture; let excess drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate to set (30 minutes).

Makes 5 dozen

Posted By: Sara in IL, October 27, 1998
Board: recipelink.com Holiday Cooking Club