Peanut Butter Dipped Cocoa Bonbons

• 2 pkg. cream cheese (3 oz. size)
• 1 Tbsp. milk
• 4 c. powdered sugar
• 1/3 c. cocoa
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. chopped nuts
• 1 pkg. Reese's peanut butter chips
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable shortening

1. Beat cream cheese and milk in bowl.
2. Blend in powdered sugar, cocoa and vanilla.
3. Stir in nuts.
4. Chill until firm enough to handle (about 1 hour).
5. Shape into 1/2-inch balls and place on waxed paper.
6. Chill 3 to 4 hours or overnight (uncovered). Centers should feel dry to touch.
7. Stir chips and shortening over hot, not boiling, water until melted.
8. Using a fork, dip each center into the peanut butter mixture.
9. Tap fork on side of pan to remove excess mixture.
10. Slide bonbons upside-down on the waxed paper.
11. Chill and store in a cool place.
12. Yields about 3 1/2 dozen bonbons.

cream cheese, milk, powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla, nuts, butter chips, vegetable shortening

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=597086 (may not work)