MICROWAVE TRUFFLES

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Make and share this Microwave Truffles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Candy

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup pecans, , finely chopped, divided
8 semisweet baking chocolate squares (1 ounce each)
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Place 24 small foil candy cups in miniature muffin cups or on a baking sheet. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon pecans into each; set cups and remaining pecans aside.
  • In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted.
  • Stir in cream and extract. Beat with an electric mixer until slightly thickened, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
  • Immediately pour into prepared cups. Top with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until set.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 976.2, Fat 81.1, SaturatedFat 42.7, Cholesterol 101.8, Sodium 187.3, Carbohydrate 75, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 62.6, Protein 7.3

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