Bon bons, also known as chocolate truffles, are a delightful confectionery treat that can be enjoyed on various occasions. Originating in France, these bite-sized delicacies are made from a rich mixture of chocolate, cream, and butter, resulting in a smooth and velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Whether you prefer classic dark chocolate bon bons, decadent milk chocolate variations, or adventurous flavors infused with herbs, spices, or liqueurs, there is a bon bon recipe out there to satisfy every palate. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey and present a collection of carefully curated recipes for creating exquisite bon bons at home. From simple and straightforward methods to more elaborate and artistic creations, we aim to provide you with all the inspiration and guidance you need to craft your own delightful bon bons and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
COCONUT BON BONS
These little balls of joy are perfect for any occasion.
Provided by Tamme
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix in the coconut. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated. Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 22 g
BON BONS
Chocolate covered coconut and walnut candy.
Provided by Paulette
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cream together butter, powdered sugar and coconut. Stir walnuts and condensed milk into the mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls and arrange on waxed paper covered cookie sheets. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening top of double boiler over medium-low heat. Working in small batches, dip balls in chocolate until covered. Place on waxed paper covered cookie sheets and refrigerate. When firm, store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.9 calories, Carbohydrate 110.3 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 45.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 27.1 g, Sodium 242.9 mg, Sugar 101.6 g
HOLIDAY CAKE BON BONS
Bite-sized bliss! Cake ball bon bons are a snap to make using cake mix and frosting and are an instant hit on any dessert tray.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 37
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 15 minutes.
- In large bowl, crumble warm cake; stir in frosting until well blended. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until firm enough to shape.
- Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Shape into balls. (If mixture is too sticky, refrigerate until firm enough to shape.) Freeze 30 minutes.
- Line another cookie sheet with foil. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave 12 oz candy coating uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 15-second intervals until melted and smooth. Remove one-third of the balls from the freezer. Using 2 forks, dip and roll each ball in coating. Place on foil-covered cookie sheet. Decorate as desired. Refrigerate cake balls about 10 minutes or until coating is set. Melt remaining candy coating in 12-oz batches; dip remaining balls. Serve at room temperature. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Bon Bons), Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 1/2 g
PEANUT BUTTER BON-BONS
These bon-bons are like little crispy chocolate candy bars. Add a little bit of paraffin to your chocolate to make it shinier if you wish.
Provided by M. McRae
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 100
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt together the peanut butter and butter, stirring occasionally until warm and smooth. In a large bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and rice cereal; pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture and use your hands to blend well. Roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and chill.
- In the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Dip the peanut butter balls into the chocolate using a toothpick. Place onto waxed paper to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
CREAMY ORANGE BON BONS
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h47m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- With a small ice cream scoop or melon baller, scoop balls of vanilla ice cream onto a cold cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Place in the freezer to reset the ice cream balls to firm.
- Put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and microwave at medium until liquid, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stop and stir every 30 seconds until melted, be careful not to burn it.
- Spread the orange drink powder onto a large plate. Roll the ice cream balls in the powder and return them to the cookie sheet. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the ice cream balls. Return to the freezer until ready to serve.
CHEWY SALTED CARAMEL AND HAZELNUT GANACHE BON BONS
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 25 large or 40 small bon bons
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 1-quart saucepan, mix together 1/4 cup water and the sugar. Place over medium heat and be sure to clean the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water, to avoid causing sugar crystals, which will affect the final caramel.
- Heat up the cream either in a small saucepan or in the microwave in a microwave-safe container. Once the caramel turns a light amber color, slowly pour in the hot cream. Add the butter and salt, and stir until the butter melts. Once everything is incorporated, cook until a candy thermometer reads 120 degrees F. Pour the caramel over the white chocolate. The heat of the caramel will melt the chocolate. Pipe the caramel when it's hot into silicon molds. Then refrigerate and freeze before you place these on the Hazelnut Chocolate Ganache.
- Pop the frozen caramel right on top of the Hazelnut Chocolate Ganache coins while they're still warm. Sprinkle with the crisp pearls. You are now ready to dip into chocolate.
- To finish the bon bons, melt and temper the chocolate. Dip the caramels in the chocolate and let sit until chocolate sets.
- In a small 1-quart saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Meanwhile partially melt the chocolate and when the cream comes to a boil, pour this over the chocolate. Before you start to mix, add the praline and the corn syrup. Gently mix until the mixture is homogenous. Let mixture cool until it thickens; it will be easy to pipe out of a disposable pastry bag. Pipe into discs, the size of a quarter.
EASY COCONUT BON-BONS
Steps:
- 1. Mix coconut,sweetened condensed milk and coconut extract.Knead till it sticks together.Form into balls of desired size. Forming balls is easier if your hands are wet.
- 2. Dip into melted chocolate or colored confectionery coating.Place dipped balls on waxed paper to harden. Store in cool place or refrigerator.
COCONUT BON BONS
These are so easy to make and are a big hit at cookies exchanges or just on a table during the holidays.
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, SPLENDA, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Mix in the coconut and rice cereal to form a workable dough. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated.
- Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.7, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 29.1, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 0.6
BUTTERSCOTCH BON-BONS
Steps:
- Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler over barely simmering water, whisking until completely melted. Melt butterscotch morsels in a large glass bowl in the microwave on 50 percent power, whisking after 1 minute, and then returning to microwave for 1 more minute.
- With a small ice cream scoop, scoop as many ice cream balls as desired, place them on a sheet tray, and put tray in the freezer for about 30 minutes or until re-frozen. Drizzle melted butterscotch and chocolate over ice cream scoops. Return to freezer until ready to serve.
FUDGY BON BONS
Fudge snow capped cookies with candy pieces in the middle.
Provided by Marlene Edwards
Categories Desserts Cookies Filled Cookie Recipes
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the condensed milk. Add the flour and vanilla, stir until well blended. Use about one tablespoon of dough to completely cover each Hug ™. Place on unprepared baking sheet 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Using the top of a double boiler or microwave, melt the white chocolate and shortening together. Stir to blend, then drop a thumbnail sized portion on the top of each cookie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 38.6 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
CHOCOLATE COVERED BON BONS
My friend gave me this recipe. These are easy and taste amazing. Instead of getting the paraffin you can get the chocolate made for melting.
Provided by InAHurry
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 35m
Yield 65 bon bons
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt Margarine and combine with all bon bon ingredients.
- Make into balls.
- Chill or freeze at least 2 hours.
- Melt paraffin in top of double boiler.
- Add chocolate chips. Melt together.
- Drop in balls and cover with chocolate.
- Chill until chocolate is hard and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.8, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 68.7, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 8.5, Protein 2.1
BOOZY BON BONS
I've had this recipe for years and don't really know where I got it. I've only ever made these during the Christmas season. I store them in an old clear glass, clasp-lid mason jar with gold glittered decorations and a pretty ribbon. Cooking time is standing time. Rum or Brandy can be substituted for the whiskey. For those of you in the UK, you can substitute digestive bisquits for the wafers and also sub golden syrup for the corn syrup.
Provided by CulinaryQueen
Categories Candy
Time 1h10m
Yield 60 bon bons
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put cookies into a large ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin or put into a food processor until you have very fine crumbs.
- Mix the 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa powder and walnuts thoroughly. Add to the cookie crumbs in a large bowl and mix together.
- Add the corn syrup and whiskey and stir to combine. If mixture seems dry, add more whiskey, about a tablespoon at a time, up to 1/4 cup more. Do not add any more than this or the mixture will be too wet.
- Let mixture stand for 20 minutes.
- Roll into 1" balls, then roll in powdered sugar and place on waxed paper. Let dry 30 minutes.
- Store in airtight container 2-3 weeks to ripen before eating.
CHOCOLATE FILLED BON-BONS
Sugar type cookie filled with a chocolate kiss.
Provided by Kathy Rankin
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Using a mixer, cream shortening and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and extracts and beat well.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt, nuts and mix well.
- Form into 1 inch balls. Press each ball around a kiss so kiss is completely covered (like a chocolate covered cherry).
- Bake 12 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet (do not overbake). Cool on wire rack. Frost or decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 70.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
COCONUT BON BONS
I used to ask my grandma to make these for me for Christmas every year! Then my son asked me for them every year...Now as an adult, out his own, he makes it himself! :) Don't let the one ingredient fool you...it does call for mashed potatoes...adds moisture, you can't actually taste the potatoes when all is said and done.
Provided by Wendy Rusch
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Mix together potatoes, sugar and coconut. Place in refrigerator for 1/2 an hour. Shape into 1" balls, place on waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Freeze for 1/2 an hour. Melt chocolate with wax in double boiler. If you opt not to use the wax, I would add 2 Tablespoons of veg oil to the chocolate for smoother melting and dipping. Dip balls and place back on waxed paper. Allow to dry/harden...and Enjoy! Store in cool place, they freeze really well. *parafin wax - you can use this if you want, it provides a nicer, more glossy texture on the bonbon...don't melt so easily in your fingers...but you really don't need it.
PEANUT BUTTER BON BONS
I always get requests for these for my husbands Thanksgiving or Christmas pot lucks. They are a huge hit! Family and kid favorite too! My father-in-law is claiming half credit for these also...but I am not sure for what exactly...but Thank you Shorty!
Provided by Tiffany Selvey
Categories Candies
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Combine butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- 2. Gradually add powdered sugar until well combined. You may need to dump onto a piece of wax paper and knead until all combined (especially if peanut butter is on the dryer side. Jif and Planter's are moister and work well).
- 3. Pinch off little pieces of the dough and roll into balls. Place rolled balls on a wax lined cookie sheet. Once cookie sheet is full place in freezer. Continue rolling balls until all the dough is gone. Then place that cookie sheet in freezer.
- 4. In a double boiler melt chocolate and paraffin wax until completely melted.
- 5. Take out first cookie sheet only. Stick a toothpick or a skewer in a ball and dip into the chocolate mixture, rolling it to make sure they are completely covered. Place back on tray. Repeat. (I use several toothpick to let the chocolate harden)
- 6. *If you start to run out of chocolate I take small chunks of wax and a handful of chocolate and remelt it. Repeat if needed.
CAPPUCCINO BON-BONS
My sister-in-law gave me this recipe to use for a cookie swap. They are really easy to make and delicious!
Provided by Laura Pitaniello
Categories Desserts Cookies Cake Mix Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place mini muffin liners into pans.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, oil, and water. Add the brownie mix and stir until combined. Finally, stir in the instant coffee and cinnamon.
- Fill the muffin liners halfway to the top. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Test for doneness with a toothpick. When the bon-bons are completely cool, dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 75.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
CREAMY ORANGE BON BONS
Make and share this Creamy Orange Bon Bons recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 17m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- With a small ice cream scoop or melon baller, scoop balls of vanilla ice cream onto a cold cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Place in freezer to refreeze the ice cream balls to firm.
- Put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and microwave at medium until liquid, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stop and stir every 30 seconds until melted, be careful not to burn it.
- Spread the orange drink powder onto a large plate. Roll the ice cream balls in the powder and put them back on the cookie sheet. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the ice cream balls. Return to the freezer until ready to serve. Enjoy!
GLUTEN FREE BON BONS
It's so hard to find good and easy GF recipes but this one is easy and good! Diabetics, I haven't tried these with Splenda or other sugar substitutes so I don't know if that works.
Provided by Patsy Weaver
Categories Candies
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Add butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl and mix until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla and mix again. In a separate bowl mix flour and salt. Gradually add the flour and salt mixture to butter and sugar mixture while slowly mixing. When mixed well use your hands to form into balls and wrap the balls over a pecan, etc. Seal around the pecan completely. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake about 350 for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Remember ovens vary in temperature. Roll gently in powdered sugar and place on serving dish or store in air tight container.
- 2. Note/Options: You might want to make a separate batch with each of the nuts listed above or substitute any ingredient that you can wrap in the dough. If you want to leave the surprise nut centers out just flatten the balls a little to make a cookie and cover with the powdered sugar when done. If you want to make a cookie or ball without whole nuts inside but still want nuts, chop or grind the nuts small and stir in before making the balls or cookies. Cook and roll in powdered sugar as above. You may make the balls smaller if the whole nuts are not used. Just make sure to not over cook anything which ever way you make these bon bons. Put a cherry inside and dip in melted chocolate - yummy!
STRAWBERRY BON BONS
Strawberry cake filled bon bons! Yummy! Everyone loves it! These bon bons, ROCK! I am editing this recipe 12/14. The strawberry cake filling was too soft even with refrigeration. Although I was told not to use the Nestle's Premier White Chocolate Chips for coating, I did use it and added several drops of red food coloring to...
Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Make the strawberry cake according to the directions on the box.
- 2. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- 3. Crumble the cake into a large bowl, not too tiny but no large pieces.
- 4. Combine in a small bowl, 1/2 a jar of strawberry frosting and softened cream cheese, blend well.
- 5. Blend into the cake mixture and mix well. Chill until firm. I chilled it overnight.
- 6. I used a cookie scoop for more uniformed sized balls and place them on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate.
- 7. Melt the white chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe mug, stirring after each 30 second interval and adding a few drops of red food coloring to get the shade of pink that you like.
- 8. Be sure that the consistency of the melted chocolate is not too thick and is smooth with no lumps remaining.
- 9. Using a fork with thin tines and an ice tea spoon, dunk the balls into the chocolate and completely cover the balls then gently scooping them out with the fork and lightly shaking the excess off and placing them into the candy liners.
- 10. If some of the cake is showing, use a toothpick covered with the coating and touch-up to close the holes and sprinkle right away with candy sprinkles.
- 11. Do not refrigerate, but let it set in a cool area.
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BON BONS
These are dainty little dessert treats that can be whipped up in a jiffy. Make for two for a romantic dessert, or spend the day making a batch for a dinner party. :) We created these treats from Recipe #244193. If you use a cheesecake that has a graham cracker crust, you can use that for the graham cracker crumbs and just add the sweet biscuits to that. For more chocolate flavor, after you put the crumb mixture on the strawberries, dip the bottoms in chocolate coating and allow to firm up. Enjoy!
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Cheesecake
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, biscuit crumbs, and 3 Tbsp of the cheesecake and set aside. Hull the strawberries from the bottom (opposite the leaves) and set aside. NOTE: A potato peeler works great!
- Place remaining cheesecake (without crumbs) into a pastry bag. Fill strawberries with cheese filling, then smear the bottoms of strawberries with the crumb mixture.
- Drizzle hot fudge syrup over strawberries. Serve immediately or cover tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate till needed later that day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.6, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 162.3, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 12.2, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Choose high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the taste of your bonbons. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%) and a smooth, velvety texture.
- Temper your chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process of heating and cooling it in a specific way to stabilize it and give it a glossy finish. This step is essential for making bonbons with a professional look and taste.
- Use a variety of fillings: Bonbons can be filled with a wide variety of ingredients, such as ganache, caramel, nuts, fruits, and spices. Get creative and experiment with different flavors to find your favorites.
- Be patient: Making bonbons takes time and patience. Allow yourself plenty of time to complete each step of the process, and don't be discouraged if your first few attempts don't turn out perfectly. With practice, you'll be able to create beautiful and delicious bonbons that will impress your friends and family.
Conclusion:
Bonbons are a delicious and elegant treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little patience and practice, you can make your own bonbons at home using the recipes in this article. So get creative, have fun, and enjoy the delicious results!
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