bon bons

(1 RATING)
110 Pinches
Benton, AR
Updated on Sep 19, 2010

This is a candy recipe my Aunt Dotsie made for me in the late 50's. I've modernized it, hopefully without compromizing the taste. The original recipe melted chocolate and wax together for dipping. *Be sure to note that it chills overnight or at least all day before finishing. I only mention that because my son called in a panic when he promised to bring some to a potluck and only allowed a couple of hours to make them.

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield quite a few

Ingredients

  • CENTERS;
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk; such as eagle brand
  • 1 pound powdered sugar; sift if needed
  • 7 ounces coconut
  • 2 cups finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup margarine; room temp
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • dash salt
  • COATING:
  • 12-14 ounces semi-sweet dipping choc waffers
  • - (original recipe called for 12 oz chips and 1/2 block parafin melted together)

How To Make bon bons

  • Step 1
    Combine center ingredients, mix well, cover and let sit overnight. Does not say refrigerated, but I did, then let them sit out a short time.
  • Step 2
    spoon out small amounts and roll into balls, while waiting for coating to melt.
  • Step 3
    Melt chocolate waffers follow directions on pkg.
  • Step 4
    Dip balls, using tines of fork, into melted coating and shake off excess. Place on waxed paper to set.

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