AMARETTO CREAM TRUFFLES

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The velvety texture of the almond filling with the sensational chocolate coating make these truffles truly heavenly. I like to give them as gifts during the holidays.-Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 30 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa

Steps:

Place chocolates in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolates; whisk until smooth. Stir in Amaretto and vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until easy to handle., In a small bowl, combine sugar and cocoa. Shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in cocoa mixture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.