Ingredients
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup butter, cubed7-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 cups chopped walnuts2 teaspoons maple flavoring1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped2 teaspoons shortening
Preparation
In a small saucepan, combine milk and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Place the confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl; add milk mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in the walnuts, maple flavoring and vanilla. Roll into 3/4-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
In a microwave, melt the chips, bittersweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
