Best 8 Easy To Make Bon Bons Recipes

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Indulge in a moment of delectable delight with our collection of easy-to-make bon bon recipes. Whether you're a seasoned chocolatier or a novice chef looking for a sweet treat, our carefully curated selection will guide you through the process of creating these exquisite confections. From classic chocolate-covered truffles to innovative flavor combinations, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and mouthwatering images to ensure your bon bons turn out perfectly. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a journey of culinary artistry as we uncover the secrets to crafting these delightful treats.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BON BONS



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Chocolate covered coconut and walnut candy.

Provided by Paulette

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups butter
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons shortening

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

PEANUT BUTTER BON-BONS



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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

2 cups peanut butter
¾ cup butter
4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crispy rice cereal
6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped

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

COCONUT BON BONS



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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

¼ cup butter
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups flaked coconut
9 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons shortening

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

BONBONS



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This recipe was made by my mother only around Christmas time. Now, I carry on the tradition of this sweet confection.

Provided by Diane

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 75

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup margarine, softened
2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 cups coconut
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine margarine, confectioners' sugar, condensed milk, coconut, chopped walnuts and vanilla. Stir well. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or until mixture has thickened enough to roll into balls. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place close together, but not touching, on cookie sheets. Freeze until hard.
  • While bonbons are freezing, line a cookie sheet or flat surface with waxed paper. Combine chocolate chips and shortening in the top of a double boiler, over, not in, simmering water. Stir until melted. Using a toothpick or a fork, dip each bonbon in the melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper to dry. When chocolate has hardened, store bonbons in plastic bag in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 36.7 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

CHOCOLATE CREAM BONBONS



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My grandmother gave me this tasty recipe when I was a girl. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of her huge kitchen and all the delicious treats she made. -Joan Lewis, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup ground pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, pecans, milk and butter. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. (If balls are too soft to dip, freezer until firm, 3-5 minutes.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOLIDAY CAKE BON BONS



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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

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix, (any flavor)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy frosting
36 oz (from two 24-oz packages) vanilla or chocolate-flavored candy coating (almond bark)

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

QUICK COCONUT BONBONS



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My family and friends never fail to include these chocolates on their Christmas wish list. Luckily, this recipe makes a big batch- so my supply meets the candy demand.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 21 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
4 cups chopped pecans
3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk, pecans, coconut and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until firm. , In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls and place on waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

COCONUT BONBONS



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These candies are perfect for any holiday. I like to decorate the tops with a miniature sugar flower or novelty for each holiday.-Claudia Ruiss, Massapequa, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Colored jimmies or coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper-lined pans. Sprinkle with jimmies or coarse sugar if desired. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate 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 that helps to stabilize the chocolate and give it a glossy finish. This can be done by heating the chocolate to a specific temperature and then cooling it down quickly.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Bonbons can be filled with a wide variety of ingredients, such as ganache, buttercream, nuts, fruits, and spices. Get creative and experiment with different flavors to find combinations that you enjoy.
  • Decorate your bonbons: Once your bonbons are filled, you can decorate them with a variety of toppings, such as sprinkles, chopped nuts, or edible glitter. This is a great way to add a personal touch to your bonbons and make them look even more special.

Conclusion:

Making bonbons at home is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little practice, you can create delicious and beautiful bonbons that are perfect for any occasion. So get creative and have fun experimenting with different flavors and decorations. Your friends and family will be impressed with your culinary skills!

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