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bon bons

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vivian Queen-Chase
Benton, AR

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.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bon bons

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

How To Make bon bons

  • 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.
  • 2
    spoon out small amounts and roll into balls, while waiting for coating to melt.
  • 3
    Melt chocolate waffers follow directions on pkg.
  • 4
    Dip balls, using tines of fork, into melted coating and shake off excess. Place on waxed paper to set.
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