Time 1h Yield about 13 dozen. Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
In a small saucepan, combine milk and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Place the confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl; add milk mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in the walnuts, maple flavoring and vanilla. Roll into 3/4-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., In a microwave, melt the chips, bittersweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Time 51m Yield 18 Number Of Ingredients 2 Steps:
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the maple syrup to a boil over medium-high heat stirring occasionally. Boil until syrup reaches 235 degrees F (110 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and cool to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C) without stirring, about 10 minutes. Stir mixture rapidly with a wooden spoon for about 5 minutes until the color turns lighter and mixture becomes thick and creamy. Stir in chopped nuts, if desired. Pour into molds. Set aside to cool. Once cool, unmold candy. Store in airtight containers up to 1 month.
