Ingredients

  • 2 (3 ounce) packagesof softened cream cheese (reduced fat cream cheese works great)
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 13 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely chopped peanuts (optional)
  • 1 (10 ounce) packageof reese's peanut butter chips
  • 14 cup shortening

Method

  • In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until fluffy.
  • Add sugar, cocoa and vanilla; blend well.
  • Stir in nuts if desired.
  • Form into bite-size balls and chill, covered for a few hours.
  • For topping, melt topping ingredients in a bowl in microwave on high for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir until mixture is smooth.
  • Dip balls into topping and set on wax paper.
  • After coating has set, place bonbons in an airtight container in refrigerator until ready to enjoy.