Chocolate Bonbon Pops No Bake
I'm adding these to my gift baskets this year. I found the recipe in better homes and gardens. They sound tasty and very easy, and they are quite cute for the kids, (and adults alike!) i like the fact they can be made a week ahead! . The cooks at the magazine used oreo brand sandwich cookies. I can get lollipop sticks at my little cake shop in town. I'll post pictures! (cooking time is freezing and refrigeration time.)
Steps
In large food processor bowl combine cookies and 3 / 4 cup of the nuts.
Pulse until cookies are crushed.
Add orange liqueur , corn syrup , and cocoa powder.
Process until combined.
Add remaining nuts.
Pulse until coarsely chopped.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Shape cookie mixture in 1-inch balls.
Place on baking sheet , insert a lollipop stick , and freeze for 30 minutes.
In a small saucepan combine chocolate pieces and shortening.
Cook and stir over medium-low heat just until melted.
Remove from heat.
Dip pops in chocolate.
Return to baking sheet.
Loosely cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until chocolate is set.
If using liqueur , flavor will mellow after a day or two.
Makes 20 pops.
To store: place in covered container.
Refrigerate up to 1 week.
Ingredients
cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, pecans, orange liqueur, light corn syrup, unsweetened cocoa powder, lollipop sticks, milk chocolate, shortening