DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE TRUFFLES

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I love chocolate truffles, so you can imagine my delight when I came across the recipe for these dark and decadent confections. The hint of orange makes them deliciously different from other candies. -Theresa Young, McHenry, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon orange extract
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in cream until blended. Stir in extract. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until firm. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Roll in sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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