Shelly's Recipe

EASY MAPLE CREAMS

Category: Candy

Candies
1/2 cup butterscotch flavored chips
1/4 cup butter
1 (3 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp maple extract
2-1/2 cup sifted powered sugar

Topping
1-1/2 squares (1-1/2 oz) semi-sweet baking chocolate, broken
1 tsp shortening

In saucepan melt butterscotch chips, butter, cream cheese and extract over low heat (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat. With wire whisk, stir in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Shape mixture into 3/4 inch balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Flatten balls with bottom of glass to 1/4 inch thickness.1n 1-quart saucepan melt chocolate and shortening over low heat until smooth (1-2 minutes). Using fork, drizzle melted chocolate over candies. Refrigerate until firm (2 hours). Store refrigerated. Makes 48 candies.