Cookie Dough Truffles

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1-1/2 pounds semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 5 tsp shortening
  

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour, milk, and vanilla; mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Loosely cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and shortening, stirring often until smooth. Dip balls in coating; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. If desired, remelt remaining chocolate and drizzle over candies. Store in the refrigerator.
3. Yield: 5-1/2 dozen.