HOLIDAY TRUFFLES

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I like to lavish the chocolate lovers on my list with these sumptuous truffles. They always bring me rave reviews.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 packages (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
2-1/4 cups sweetened condensed milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 pounds white candy coating, melted
3/4 pound dark chocolate candy coating, melted
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Paste food coloring, optional

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt one package of chips; stir until smooth. Add 3/4 cup milk and mix well. Stir in orange extract. Repeat twice, adding peppermint extract to one portion and almond extract to the other. , Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes or until firm enough to shape into 1-in. balls. , Place on three separate waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for 1-2 hours or until firm., Dip orange-flavored truffles twice in white candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. , Dip peppermint-flavored truffles in dark chocolate coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with peppermint candies. , Dip almond-flavored truffles in dark chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with almonds or coconut. Tint white coating with food coloring; drizzle over white truffles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.