Peanut Butter Cocoa Bonbons

• 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped peanuts
• 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. Stir in peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined
2. . Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; return to
3. . Refrigerate, uncovered, for 3 hours or until firm.
4. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt peanut butter chips and shortening; stir until smooth and blended. Dip balls and place on waxed paper-lined
5. . Chill until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

cream cheese, sugar, baking cocoa, vanilla, peanuts, peanut butter, shortening

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peanut-butter-cocoa-bonbons/ (may not work)