CINNAMON CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

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Rich little bites of cinnamon-y goodness. Super easy to make and great for the holidays! Can be done with or without the walnut topping.

Provided by Billy Condiff

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Truffle Recipes

Time 9h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate, cream cheese, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
  • Pour chocolate mixture into a small bowl and refrigerate until firm but still pliable, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Combine remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon and walnuts in a shallow bowl.
  • Roll chocolate mixture into balls and set on a plate. Sprinkle walnuts on top, pressing walnuts to make sure they stick. Refrigerate truffles until fully firm, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 21.8 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

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