Buttercream Candies

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   Filling:

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   Combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl and beat at medium speed until smooth.

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   Add vanilla and continue beating until mixed well.

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   Reduce Speed to low and gradually add all of the powdered sugar and blend well.

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   Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place onto waxed or parchment paper - lined cookie sheets. Cover Loosely and refrigerate until firm. (2 hours or overnight)**** If dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate it for about an hour or until it's firm enough to roll into balls.

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   For Coating: In a 1 quart saucepan or double broiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat and keep warm.

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   Poke a toothpick into each buttercream and dip buttercreams into chocolate mixture, let excess drip off, and placed onto parchment/waxed paper - lined cookie sheets and refrirgerate until coating sets. (at least 1/2 hour)Remove toothicks and serve.

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   Store refrigerated. Cook time is chill time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.