Ingredients
4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup ground pecans or walnuts1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup butter, softened3 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening
Preparation
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, freeze until firm, 3-5 minutes.)
