CHOCOLATE PECAN BON BONS
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 Tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla 3/4 to 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts CHOCOLATE CHEESE FROSTING: 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup PET Evaporated Milk 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese 1 pkg (6 oz.) or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces 2 to 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, butter, honey, salt and vanilla until well blended.
Add pecans; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls, using about 1 teaspoon of dough for each. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheets. Prepare Chocolate Cheese Frosting.
CHOCOLATE CHEESE FROSTING: In top of double boiler, melt butter with milk. Add cheese, stirring constantly, until smooth. Stir in chocolate pieces until melted. Gradually add powdered sugar until the consistency of fudge sauce; beat until smooth. Keep warm until used.
Place cooled balls in large mixing bowl. Pour frosting over balls and coat well by gently stirring. Carefully remove balls with teaspoon; place flat side down on cookie sheet. Cool until frosting is set.
Servings: 8 Source: J.M. Smucker Co.
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