Valentine's Buttercreams

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== Description ==
These homemade buttercream candies are easily made with powdered sugar, butter and cream cheese.
* Preparation Time: 1 Hrs 10 min
* Chilling Time: 2 Hrs 30 min
* Yield: 5 dozen candies
* Contributed by Jenn b aka Mom2sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
=== Filling ===
* ½ cup Land o' Lakes butter, softened
* 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
* 1½ teaspoons vanilla substitute 1½ teaspoons almond, orange or rum extract.
* 4 cups powdered sugar
=== Coating ===
* 1 (12 oz) package (2 cups) real semi-sweet chocolate chips
* 2 tablespoons shortening
== Directions ==
# Combine butter and cream cheese in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth. 
# Add vanilla; Continue beating until well mixed.
# Reduce speed to low. Beat, gradually adding powdered sugar, until well mixed. (if mixture is too soft, cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to form balls.)
# Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of mixture into 1-inch balls. 
# Place onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. 
# Cover loosely; Refrigerate until firm (2 hours or overnight).
# Melt chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth (3 to 4 minutes). 
# Dip buttercreams into chocolate mixture using toothpicks; Let excess chocolate drip off. 
# Place onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet. 
# Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set.
== Nutritional information ==
Nutrition Facts (1 candy): 
* Calories: 80
* Fat: 4g
* Cholesterol: 5 mg
* Sodium: 20 mg
* Carbohydrates: 10g
* Dietary Fiber: 0g
* Protein: 0g
== Notes ==
Category:Valentine's Day Desserts
Category:World Recipes
Category:Cream cheese Recipes
Category:Candy Recipes
Category:Chocolate Recipes