Truffles

Tonight we are going to celebrate a small Christmas with my grandparents who are visiting from Colorado. We are going to open their presents but I thought I would make up some candy to snack on. My brother and his family will be here too so I won't be stuck eating it all myself! LOL

I decided to make up some Truffles, Caramels and Glazed Nuts.

These are all really simple and pretty quick to make.
Here's the Truffle recipe.
Enjoy! Tawra
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Chocolate Truffles

1 Tbsp. sugar
¼ cup whipping cream
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2 Tbsp. desired liquor (optional)
(brandy, amaretto, kahlua, rum etc.)
or any flavoring (orange, mint, raspberry, coffee)
½ cup nuts, finely chopped
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder*


In a 1 quart saucepan combine the sugar, whipping cream and butter. Cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is very hot. Remove from heat. Stir in semi sweet chocolate until melted and well blended. Stir in liquor. (If desired, halve the batch at this point and stir 1 Tbsp. of 2 different liquors into each portion.) Cover and chill 1 hour or until mixture is completely cool, stirring often. Drop mixture from a rounded teaspoon onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Chill 30 minutes or until firm. Roll balls into nuts or unsweetened cocoa powder. Store in a cool, dry location. Makes 15-20 pieces.
*you may roll truffles in coconut, sprinkles, powdered sugar or dip in melted white, dark or milk chocolate.