MOCHA-PECAN ICE CREAM BONBONS

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These bite-sized bonbons may sound tricky to make, but you'll find that fashioning them is a breeze. What's more, our cooking experts advise that you keep this recipe handy when you serve them-as soon as folks sample the treats, they'll be asking how to make them. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans
1 quart vanilla ice cream or flavor of your choice
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; place in freezer to keep cold. Place pecans in a shallow bowl., Working quickly, scoop ice cream with a melon baller to make 3/4-in. balls; immediately roll in pecans. Place on prepared pan; freeze at least 1 hour or until firm., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in coffee granules until dissolved; cool completely., Working quickly and in batches, use a toothpick to dip ice cream balls into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan; remove toothpick. Return to freezer; freeze until set. For longer storage, transfer bonbons to a covered freezer container and return to freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Chris Painter
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different flavors of ice cream.


Emma Lynn
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These bonbons are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it.


Sahar Kasiri
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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I still enjoyed these bonbons.


Ms Airin
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These bonbons are the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Fanss 5
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and coffee.


km abdul hamid
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Overall, I thought these bonbons were a great dessert. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Jowayne Williams
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These bonbons were a bit too rich for me, but my friends really enjoyed them.


Sajawal Natt
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I had some trouble getting the chocolate to coat the bonbons evenly, but they still tasted delicious.


Harun Noor
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These bonbons were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Leonardo Savinon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bonbons turned out great!


Ogunsanya Simeon Ayomide
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The combination of chocolate, coffee, and pecans was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


mashhour gerges
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These mocha pecan ice cream bonbons were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.