Chocolate Bonbon Pops are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and nuts in a fun lollipop form. No baking is required, making them a quick and easy dessert for any occasion. Perfect for parties or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, the pops are sure to impress anyone.
When making Chocolate Bonbon Pops, feel free to swap in orange juice if you prefer to skip the liqueur. Toasted pecans add a lovely crunch, but you can use any nut you enjoy. Ensure your chocolate is of good quality for the best flavor, and remember to check for allergies if serving to guests.
Chocolate & Confections
Chocolate Bonbon Pops (No Bake) Recipe
Ingredients
- 18 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 20 lollipop sticks
- 1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate or 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Instructions
- In a large food processor bowl, combine 18 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies and 3/4 cup of the toasted pecans; pulse until the cookies are crushed into fine crumbs.
- Add 2 tablespoons of orange liqueur (or orange juice), 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup, and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the cookie crumbs; process until well combined.
- Toss in the remaining 3/4 cup of toasted pecans and pulse until they are coarsely chopped.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to keep your pops from sticking.
- Shape the cookie mixture into 1-inch balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Insert a lollipop stick into each ball and freeze them for 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a small saucepan, combine 12 ounces of chocolate pieces (either milk or semisweet) and 1 tablespoon of shortening; cook over medium-low heat, stirring just until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, then dip each frozen pop into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return the chocolate-covered pops to the baking sheet. Loosely cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until the chocolate has set completely.
- If you used orange liqueur, know that the flavor will mellow beautifully after a day or two.
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