filbert balls

Directions

1. 1

   Filbert Balls Yield: About 50 balls 3 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) butter, softened 1 cup sifted confectioners'

2. 2

   In the top of a double boiler set over hot water melt chocolate and let it cool

3. 3

   In a bowl beat butter with confectioners' sugar until the mixture is fluffy

4. 4

   Stir in the chocolate and beat until creamy and smooth

5. 5

   Stir in filberts, and form the mixture into a ball

6. 6

   Wrap in wax paper and chill for 30 minutes

7. 7

   Pinch off 1 teaspoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between the palms of your hands like a ball

8. 8

   Arrange balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake until the glossiness is gone, about 10 minutes