Prep: 2 1/2 hrs | Yield: 9 dozen

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, melted

1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

3 lbs. confectioners’ sugar

Cookies and Creme BonBons:

1/2 cup cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs

1 lb. white candy coating, chopped

Chocolate-Covered Cherries:

54 maraschino cherries, patted dry (about 2 10-oz. jars)

1 lb. milk chocolate candy coating, chopped

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine butter and milk. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until a smooth dough is formed. Divide in half; cover with plastic wrap.
  2. For bonbons, stir cookie crumbs into one portion. Shape into 1″ balls. In a microwave-safe bowl or heavy saucepan, melt white candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in candy coating, allowing excess to drip off; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm.
  3. For chocolate-covered cherries, shape one portion into 1″ balls, flatten to 2″ circles.Wrap each circle around a cherry and gently shape into a ball. Place on waxed paper. Melt chocolate candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm.
  4. Store in an airtight container