ITALIAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

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CHOCOLATE, Truffles, CHOCOLATE, almonds!!! Need I say more! Few ingredients and fairly simple to make. Cook time is chill time and it is estimated. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Bobtail

Categories     Candy

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces dark chocolate
2 tablespoons Amaretto or 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
3 tablespoons sweet butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 3/4 ounces grated chocolate

Steps:

  • Melt the dark chocolate with the liqueur in a double boiler, stirring till well mixed.
  • Add the butter and stir until melted.
  • Add the confectioners' sugar and the ground almonds.
  • Mix well.
  • Leave in a cool place till firm enough to roll into about 24 balls/truffles.
  • Place the grated chocolate in a plate and roll the truffles in the chocolate to coat them.
  • Place the truffles in paper candy cases and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 4.9, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 3.2

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