FRUITCAKE TRUFFLES

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This recipe will make good use of any extra fruitcake. Orange juice can be substituted for orange liqueur. Cocoa powder can be substituted for the sifted confections' sugar.

Provided by S. Millar

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Orange Liqueur

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
3 tablespoons whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1 cup fruitcake crumbs
½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Chop chocolate into small pieces. In saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate, cream, and butter until blended and smooth.
  • Stir in liqueur and fruitcake crumbs; chill for 2 hours or until firm.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls and chill at least 20 minutes. Before serving, roll in icing sugar or coca powder and chill for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 19.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

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