Fudgy Bonbons

• (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)↗1
• butter↗1⁄4 cup
• (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)↗1
• flour↗2 cups
• finely chopped nuts1⁄2 cup

  if desired (I skip the nuts)

• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• milk chocolate kisses (Hershey's Kisses or Hugs) or 60 white and chocolate striped candy Hershey chocolate kisses, unwrapped (Hershey's Kisses or Hugs)60
• white chocolate baking bar or 2 ounces vanilla candy coating↗2 ounces
• shortening↗1 teaspoon

  or 1 teaspoon oil

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips and butter; cook and stir over very low heat until chips are melted and smooth (mixture will be stiff). Add sweetened condensed milk; mix well.

2. 2

   In large bowl, combine flour, nuts (if desired), chocolate mixture and vanilla; mix well.

3. 3

   Shape (scant) one tablespoon dough (use measuring spoon) around each candy kiss, covering completely.

4. 4

   Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cookies will be soft and appear shiny but will firm as they cool. Remove from cookie sheets.

5. 5

   Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled.

6. 6

   In small saucepan, combine white chocolate and shortening; cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth.

7. 7

   Drizzle over cooled cookies.

8. 8

   Store in tightly covered container.