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Chocolate Truffles

Easy and tasty these Autumn Decorated Chocolate Truffles are perfect for fall.  Or change up the colors for any season.  'Cause chocolate is always in style.
Author: Inger
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Candy
Cuisine French
Servings 12
Calories 89 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 4- ounce bittersweet chocolate bar chopped, or 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • jimmies chopped nuts, cocoa powder or tempered chocolate to coat

Instructions
 

  • Place about an inch of water inside a saucepan and bring just to a simmer.
  • Top with a bowl that fits into the saucepan but doesn't touch the water for a makeshift double boiler.
  • Pour the chocolate and cream into the bowl. Maintaining a very low simmer, stir the chocolate and cream until they are melted and combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour into a shallow pan or bowl and place in the refrigerator until cool (a couple hours) or overnight.
  • About 5 minutes before you want to form the truffles, remove the chocolate mixture to warm slightly. Using a spoon, scrape up enough chocolate to form 3/4 - 1 inch balls. Roll into a ball, then roll into your covering--cocoa, jimmies, or your choice of decoration.
  • Store in the refrigerator and bring out shortly before serving (think cheese :) )

Notes

If you chocolate is too sticky to work with, place it back in the refrigerator briefly. If you are really having problems, try rolling the ball on a frozen baking sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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