Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla Cream Bonbons

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Candy confections Vanilla: Extract Medium

Soft vanilla cream centers are rolled into small balls, chilled and dipped in dark chocolate for a snap and a creamy middle. Makes 30 bonbons in about 2 hr 40 min.

Prep 40 min

Cook —

Cooling 2 hr

Total 2 hr 40 min

Yield 30 bonbons

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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¼ cup (60 g)unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups (300 g)powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp (30 ml)heavy cream
1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract
1 pinchsalt
9 oz (250 g)dark chocolate, chopped
1 ½ tbsp (10 g)coconut oil

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Instructions

Beat the butter, powdered sugar, cream, vanilla and salt until a smooth, firm paste forms.
Roll into 30 small balls (about 12 g each) on a parchment-lined tray and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil gently over simmering water to 115 F (46 C), then cool to about 90 F (32 C) while stirring.
Dip each center using a fork, tap off excess and set on parchment.
Chill 15 minutes until set. Use extra chocolate to drizzle on top, if you like.

Tips

Roll with cool hands or chill the paste if it softens.
Keep the chocolate warm enough to stay fluid but not hot.
Add a little espresso powder for a different flavor.
Good with coffee.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate-dipped vanilla cream bonbons?

Plan on 40 minutes of prep, plus 2 hours to chill. The recipe makes 30 bonbons.

How should I store chocolate-dipped vanilla cream bonbons?

Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Can I make chocolate-dipped vanilla cream bonbons ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 30 servings this recipe makes.

63 Calories / serving

2.3g Fat

10.9g Carbs

0.0g Protein

10.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (30 servings): ~1890 cal · 69g fat · 327g carbs · 0g protein · 321g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.