Bitsy's Kitchen
Fudgy Bonbons
2 cups (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
2 cups flour
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts, if desired
1 tsp. vanilla
60 milk chocolate candy kisses or white and chocolate-striped candy kisses, unwrapped
2 oz. white baking bar or vanilla-flavored candy coating
1 teaspoon shortening or oil
Heat oven to 350° F.
In medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips and butter; cook and stir over very low heat until chips are melted and smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk; mix well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
In medium bowl, combine flour, nuts, chocolate mixture and vanilla; mix well. Shape 1 tablespoonful (use measuring spoon) of dough around each candy kiss, covering completely. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° F. for 6 to 8 minutes.
Cookies will be soft and appear shiny but become firm as they cool. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Remove from cookie sheets; cool. In small saucepan, combine white baking bar and shortening; cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Store in tightly covered container.
5 dozen cookies