CREME DE MENTHE TRUFFLES

Creme de Menthe Truffles image

I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I did! The minty flavor is perfect for Christmas. -Joe Mattes, Amana, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup creme de menthe
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

Combine pecans, butter and creme de menthe. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, about 1 hour. , With hands lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; let excess drip off. Return to waxed paper; refrigerate until set. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.