CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY TRUFFLES

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I found this in an old Ocean Spray cookbook, and have been making them for Thanksgiving,holiday parties and adding to my Christmas gift baskets for a few years. I love the combination of flavors. The amount really depnds on how large you make them..I usually get around 25-30

Provided by bayou-mimi

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

9 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Place chocolate, cranberry sauce and heavy cream in a medium saucepan.
  • Cook over medium-low heat until sauce is smooth, whisking frequently.
  • Remove from heat and pour into a glass or plastic bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Let sit at room temperature to thicken.
  • Combine cocoa and 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar on a small plate.
  • Scoop out a rounded teaspoonful of chocolate mixture.
  • Roll in cocoa, coating throroughly.
  • Dust hands with powdered sugar.
  • Roll truffle in hands to form a 1-inch ball.
  • Continue forming truffles with remaining chocolate mixture.
  • Store in tightly covered contanier until ready to serve.
  • Before serving remove and place in decorative paper holders.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 3.8, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 1.2

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