Best 14 Bonbon Recipes

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Bonbon is a type of confectionery made with chocolate, sugar, and flavorings. They are often small, round, and have a soft, chewy texture. Bonbons can be made in a variety of flavors, including chocolate, vanilla, caramel, and fruit. They can also be decorated with nuts, seeds, or dried fruit. Bonbons are a popular treat for parties, holidays, and other special occasions. They can also be enjoyed as a simple snack or dessert. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat, then you should try making bonbons. There are many different recipes available, so you can find one that suits your taste and skill level.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHERRY BONBON COOKIES



Cherry Bonbon Cookies image

This is a very old recipe from my grandma. The sweet cherry filling surprises folks trying them for the first time. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
24 maraschino cherries
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , Divide dough into 24 portions; shape each portion around a cherry, forming a ball. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For glaze, combine sugar, butter and cherry juice until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FUDGE BONBON COOKIES



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These fudgy favorites are double delights-the cookies are flavored with both chocolate chips and chocolate kisses. Drizzled with white chocolate on top, they're fancy enough for a buffet table. -Janice Smith, Cynthiana, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (12 ounces) milk chocolate kisses
2 ounces white baking chocolate
1 teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and pecans; set aside. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in milk and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture and mix well. , Preheat oven to 350°. When dough is cool enough to handle, shape a tablespoonful around each chocolate kiss. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until tops begin to crack. Cool on wire racks. , In a microwave, melt white chocolate and oil; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BONBON'S HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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I love the rich flavor of dark chocolate hot fudge sauce. My favorite is Guittard®; however, Hershey's® Dark Chocolate is delicious too.

Provided by Bonnie

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 ounces semisweet chocolate (such as Guittard®)
4 ounces dark chocolate (such as Guittard®)
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place sweetened condensed milk into a saucepan with semisweet and dark chocolate and butter over medium-low heat. Melt chocolate and butter, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth; stir in vanilla extract. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 63.6 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

GLAZED BONBON COOKIES



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The chocolate in the middle of these cookies is such a fun surprise. And the dough is so simple to make, with just the right amount of sweetness. -April Shuttleworth, Fort Wayne, IN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup vanilla frosting
Sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until blended. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. (Dough will be crumbly.), Press a tablespoon of dough around five chocolate chips, covering completely. Repeat with remaining dough and chocolate chips. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, place frosting in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 10-15 seconds or until melted; stir until blended. (Frosting may separate slightly when warmed but will become smooth after stirring.) Dip tops of cookies in glaze or spoon glaze over cookies; top with sprinkles. Let stand until set. Freeze option: Freeze unglazed cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw cookies in covered containers and decorate as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY BONBON COOKIES



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These cookies have become a Christmas tradition in our family. They are easy to make ahead and freeze--just let them thaw THEN roll them in the powdered sugar. The cookies look like a typical tea cookie but there is always a surprise when you bite into it and discover the yummy cherry center. You will want to make a double batch.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 maraschino cherries
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
powdered sugar, to roll cookies in

Steps:

  • Drain the cherries and place on paper towels to dry.
  • Beat butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add 3/4 cup powdered sugar, beating well.
  • Stir in flour, salt, milk and vanilla.
  • Shape into 24 balls. Press each ball around a cherry, covering completely.
  • Place on ungreased cooke sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Roll each cookie in powdered sugar to coat.

ALMOND BONBON COOKIES



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These bonbons remind me of England, with a touch of America. Dip cooled cookies into one frosting or each side into different frostings. Have fun adding any kind of sprinkle toppings you like. - Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 32m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (7 ounces) almond paste
VANILLA ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assorted sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour., Cut almond paste into 12 slices (about 1/4 in. thick); cut each into quarters. Shape into balls. Wrap tablespoons of cookie dough around almond paste to cover completely. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix vanilla icing ingredients until smooth. For chocolate icing, mix confectioners' sugar, cooled chocolate, milk and vanilla until smooth. Dip cookies in icings as desired; allow excess to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT BONBON BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Create a rich chocolate-and-coconut, candy bar-like treat with an easy cookie mix. Who would have guessed!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat softened butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Stir in coconut and almonds until well blended. Spread filling evenly over cooled cookie base. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until filling is set.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart nonstick saucepan, heat topping ingredients over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Cool about 10 minutes or until lukewarm.
  • Pour topping over filling; spread to cover filling. Refrigerate uncovered about 2 hours or until set. Before cutting into bars, let stand 10 minutes at room temperature. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMONY BONBON COOKIES



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THIS recipe is from my Great Grandmother's collection. When people try one, they ask for the recipe. I always make it for Easter and Christmas and any other special event. The pecan on the bottom is a delectable surprise.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
24 pecan halves
ICING:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon juice. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 2 hours., Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place pecan halves on two ungreased baking sheets. Top each pecan half with a ball of dough; flatten with the bottom of a small glass. , Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks; cool completely., For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter and enough lemon juice to achieve a spreading consistency. Spread over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BONBON SPIDERS



Dark Chocolate Hazelnut BonBon Spiders image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 52m

Yield about 80 small bonbons

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dark chocolate couverture
10 ounces heavy cream
2 ounces butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon hazelnut extract
80 polycarbonate chocolate molds
Red cocoa butter, for treating mold
Tempered Dark Chocolate Couverture, recipe follows
80 whole hazelnuts
1 pound 6 ounces dark chocolate couverture, divided

Steps:

  • For the hazelnut ganache: Put the chocolate couverture in a medium bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan, scald the heavy cream. Pour the scalded heavy cream over the chocolate couveture and set aside for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the scalded milk to melt the chocolate. With a rubber spatula, gently stir the chocolate and heavy cream until fully blended and smooth. Add the butter and stir with a rubber spatula to incorporate. Add the hazelnut extract and stir to incorporate. Pour the mixture into a large pastry bag and set aside.
  • Pre-treat the polycarbonate chocolate mold with red (or any color desired) cocoa butter. Once the cocoa butter is set, brush each mold with a thin layer of tempered chocolate. Fill the entire mold with the fluid tempered chocolate and tap on work surface to release air bubbles. Quickly invert the mold and tap out excess chocolate. With a putty knife, scrape off the rest of the chocolate, let the mold rest upside down for 1 minute, and then scrape off surface of mold again. Let the chocolate set. Fill each mold with hazelnut ganache, 3/4 of the way full. Let the hazelnut ganache set. Pour the fluid tempered chocolate over the mold and spread thin, scraping off any excess. Tap mold on surface to release any air bubbles, and then scrape excess chocolate again. Transfer the finished mold to the freezer and let set for 2 to 3 minutes. Pull out the mold, invert, and tap on clean work surface to release finished bonbon.
  • To assemble: Dip the hazelnuts in fluid tempered chocolate and let set. Attach to finished bonbons with a small dab of tempered chocolate. With a small pastry bag, pipe the tempered chocolate on parchment paper in a 1 1/2-inch upside-down V-shape. Repeat to make 80. Once set, lift the piped tempered chocolate and attach to the bonbons with a small dab of tempered chocolate to look like the legs of a spider.
  • Over a double boiler, melt 1 pound 4 ounces chocolate to 115 to 120 degrees F. Bring the bowl with the melted chocolate to a flat, clean work surface (preferably marble or stainless steel ), wiping away any access water or steam from the bowl. With a rubber spatula, fully incorporate the remaining 2 ounces chocolate. Bring down the temperature of the chocolate to 80 to 84 degrees F by either stirring constantly in a figure 8 motion, or tabling (see Cook's Note). Once cooled, test the chocolate by dipping a small strip of parchment paper into the melted chocolate, and then lay it down on a clean work surface. If tempered, the chocolate on the parchment paper should be dry, hard, shiny, and without any streaks in 3 to 5 minutes. If any of these occur, keep stirring (agitating) the chocolate, or table it again, until a parchment paper test shows that the chocolate is tempered. When tempered, bring the chocolate back to the double boiler and reheat to NO HIGHER than 89 degrees F. (Bringing the temperature back up aids in a more fluid working consistency.) Transfer the chocolate to a chocolate warmer or set the bowl on top of a heating pad (at medium setting) to keep in temper.

CHOCOLATE BONBON POPS (NO BAKE!)



Chocolate Bonbon Pops (No Bake!) image

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.)

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 20 pops, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons orange liqueur or 2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
20 lollipop sticks
1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate or 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces
1 tablespoon shortening

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 834.2, Fat 52.2, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 234.3, Carbohydrate 83.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 65.1, Protein 10.3

CHERRY BONBON COOKIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Cherry Bonbon Cookies Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-46380

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
24 maraschino cherries, dried off
GLAZE
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; add to cream mixture. Divide dough into 24 portions; shape each around a dried cherry forming a ball. Placed on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. For glaze: combine sugar, butter and cherry juice until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

BONBON'S



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Another recipe I got at the Christmas party this year. So good! I haven't made them yet but I plan on doing so very soon. They are absolutely delicious.

Provided by invictus

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup powdered sugar
12 ounces chocolate chips
12 ounces butterscotch chips
1/4 cup paraffin wax, shaved

Steps:

  • Mix together butter, peanut butter, dates, walnuts, and sugar.
  • Roll into balls 1/2 inch and place on wax paper.
  • Melt chips and paraffin in a double broiler over low heat.
  • With a fork dip each ball into chocolate, allowing excess to drain. Place balls on wax paper and chill for 20 minutes.

CASSIS BONBON SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1000 grams cassis (blackcurrant) fruit puree
1110 grams granulated sugar
20 grams pectin
200 grams glucose syrup
15 grams citric acid
Twelve 2-by-6-inch chocolate bars

Steps:

  • Line a half sheet pan with a silicone baking mat.
  • Bring the cassis puree to a boil in a pot, continuously stirring to prevent scorching. Combine 110 grams of the sugar with the pectin using a whisk, add to the fruit puree and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1000 grams sugar to the fruit puree in three or four batches, continually whisking. Then add the glucose syrup. Continue to cook, whisking, until a candy thermometer inserted in the mixture reaches 225 degrees F. Then whisk in the citric acid. Quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and cool the mixture completely in the refrigerator.
  • Cut the fruit pate into 2-by-6-inch strips and sandwich between two chocolate bars to serve.

BONBON COOKIES RECIPE - (4.3/5)



BonBon Cookies Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by kawaibaby

Number Of Ingredients 26

Fillings Suggestions:
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar (confectioners') sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Food coloring, if desired
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 tablespoons cream (optional)
Fillings (see below)
Bon Bon Icing (see recipe below)
Toppings (chopped nuts, coconut, colored sugar)
Candied or Maraschino Cherries
Pitted dates
Nuts
Chocolate Pieces
Variations:
Chocolate Bonbons: Make Bonbon Cookies except blend in 1 square (1-ounce)unsweetened chocolate, melted.
Penuche Bonbons: Make Bonbon Cookies except use 1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar in place of confectioner's sugar.
Bon Bon Icing:
1 cup sifted powdered (confectioners) sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Red, green, or yellow food coloring, if desired.
In a bowl, mix together powdered sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and food coloring (if desired).
Icing Variation:
Chocolate Bonbon Icing - Make Bon Bon Icing except add 1 sq. unsweetened chocolate (1 oz.), melted, and use 3 tablespoons cream.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and food coloring thoroughly. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. Blend in flour and salt. Note: If dough is too dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons. cream. To mold each cookie, wrap 1 level tablespoonful of dough around a filling suggested below. Place each cookie 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets and bake approximately 12 to 15 minutes or until set but not brown. Remove from oven, carefully remove from cookie sheet, and let slightly cool on wire cooling racks (when warm the cookies are delicate). Prepare Bon Bon Icing. When the cookies are cooled but still warm, dip tops of each cookie in the Bon Bon Icing. Decorate each cookie with one of the toppings suggested above.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around looking for things while you're cooking.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your bonbon will taste. If possible, try to use organic ingredients, as they are typically more flavorful and nutritious.
  • Pay attention to the temperature: Chocolate is very sensitive to temperature, so it's important to be careful not to overheat it. If you overheat chocolate, it can seize up and become grainy.
  • Be patient: Making bonbon takes time and patience. Don't try to rush the process, or you'll end up with subpar results.
  • Have fun! Making bonbon should be a fun and enjoyable experience. So relax, put on some music, and let your creativity flow.

Conclusion:

Bonbon are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, gifts, or simply as a sweet snack. With a little practice, you can easily make your own bonbon at home. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

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