CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES
These are so good. Just the right touch of mint. There's a 2 hour refrigeration period for the chocolate mixture to become firm enough to shape. Other than that, they're quick to make.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Candy
Time 2h10m
Yield 20 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the chocolate, butter, cream and schnapps and heat over moderately-low heat, stirring, until it is smooth.
- Transfer to a small bowl and chill, covered, for 2 hours, or until firm.
- In a small bowl, sift together cocoa and icing sugar and combine well.
- Put bowl of truffle mixture in a bowl of ice and cold water.
- Form the mixture into 1 inch balls, coating fingers with cocoa mixture to keep truffle from sticking, and roll balls in cocoa mixture.
- Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for atleast 1 hour, or until firm.
- Serve in a dish garnished with fresh mint leaves.
- (the truffles keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 10.4, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7, Protein 0.6
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