EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

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So heavenly! These are really simple and look pretty for any kind of get-together. Note: cook time includes chill time.

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     Candy

Time 3h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons heavy cream
8 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, finely chopped
4 tablespoons orange liqueur (or whatever flavor you like)
2 teaspoons orange rind, grated
4 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, finely chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
1/2 cup icing sugar

Steps:

  • In med saucepan, bring butter and cream to a boil over med-high heat.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add chocolate, liqueur and rind.
  • Stir until melted and smooth.
  • Pour truffle mixture into a shallow bowl.
  • Chill for 2 hours.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper.
  • Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of truffle into 24 small balls.
  • Place truffles on prepared baking sheets.
  • Chill 30 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate and oil in a double boiler until smooth.
  • Transfer chocolate into a bowl.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Using 2 forks, coat 3/4 of the truffles in chocolate, allowing excess coating to drip back into the bowl.
  • Cover 6 truffle in sprinkles.
  • Sift icing sugar over 6 truffles.
  • Leave 6 chocolate coated truffles plain.
  • Coat remaining 6 truffles in cocoa.
  • Chill 30 minutes.
  • Store in fridge for 10 days or in freezer for 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.3, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 30.2, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 10.2, Protein 1.1

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