Buttercream Candy Balls Recipes

BUTTERCREAM CANDIES

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or in a large bowl using a handheld mixer), beat the butter until creamy (about 2 minutes).
• Add the confectioners' sugar. Beat on low for about a minute. Add the milk, vanilla, almond extract, and pinch of salt. Beat on high until smooth and creamy (about 3 minutes).
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place the buttercream mixture in the refrigerator to chill for one hour, up to 24 hours.
• When ready, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and remove the chilled buttercream from the refrigerator.
• Scoop out the buttercream with a one tablespoon scoop and roll it into a ball. Place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining buttercream. (If the mixture gets too sticky, add some confectioners' sugar to your hands.)
• Place the balls of buttercream in the refrigerator to chill for another hour, up to 24 hours.
• In the last few minutes of chilling the buttercream balls, melt the chocolate. Add the chocolate pieces and oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring after every 20 seconds, until the chocolate is melted and creamy. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to cool before dipping the buttercream balls.
• Remove the buttercream balls from the refrigerator. Working one at a time, gently drop the balls into the melted chocolate, making sure they are completely covered in chocolate.
• Using a fork, lift out the chocolate-covered buttercream. Use a toothpick or another fork to slide the buttercream candy onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Drizzle the remaining chocolate over the candies. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
• Store candies in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

BUTTERCREAM CANDIES

Steps:

• Filling:.
• Combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl and beat at medium speed until smooth.
• Add vanilla and continue beating until mixed well.
• Reduce Speed to low and gradually add all of the powdered sugar and blend well.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Store refrigerated. Cook time is chill time.

BUTTERCREAM CANDY BALLS

Steps:

• Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and butter.
• Roll into small balls, melt chocolate coating in double boiler, over simmering water.
• Dip balls into coating to cover and set on waxed paper to dry.

PEANUT BUTTERCREAM CANDY

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes. Shape into 3/4-in. balls.
• In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in melted chocolate; roll in peanuts. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

CAKE BALLS

Steps:

• Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. When cake is done, crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
• Melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• Use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the chocolate cake mixture. Dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper to set.

PEANUT BUTTERCREAM CANDY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. , In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in melted chocolate; roll in peanuts. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.