CRAN-MARNIER TRUFFLES

Cran-Marnier Truffles image

Silky smooth chocolate is studded with bits of dried cranberries in these luscious truffles. It is the perfect dessert for your Thanksgiving or Christmas celebration.-Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
8 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons shortening
Baking cocoa, optional

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from heat; stir in dark chocolate until melted. Stir in marshmallows, Grand Marnier and orange zest until blended. Stir in cranberries. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 1-1/2 hours., Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 1 hour., In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to lined baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Or, if desired, roll undipped truffles in cocoa. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.