DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

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Here's a delicious holiday treat that's very rich and chocolaty. -Ruth Gordon, Lakewood, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup white baking chips
2 tablespoons shortening, divided
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butter with cream; stir until smooth. Add vanilla; cool. Refrigerate until almost solid but still workable, about 1 hour. , Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a microwave, melt white chips and 1 tablespoon shortening; stir until smooth. Dip half of the balls in white chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. , Microwave milk chocolate chips and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls in milk chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. , If desired, drizzle truffles with melted chocolate of opposite color. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.