Easy Chocolate Truffles
- Yield: 15-20 pieces
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 Tbsp. butter
1 cup chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. desired liquor (optional) - (brandy, amaretto, kahlua, rum etc.) or any flavoring (orange, mint, raspberry, coffee)
1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, whipping cream and butter in a 1 quart saucepan.
- Cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is very hot but not burned.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in chocolate chips until melted and well blended.
- Stir in liquor, if desired. (If desired, halve the batch at this point and stir 1 Tbsp. of 2 different liquors into each portion.)
- Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is completely cool and thick enough to scoop.
- Drop mixture from a rounded teaspoon onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Chill 30 minutes or until firm.
- Roll into balls, then coat in chopped nuts or cocoa powder.
- Store in a cool, dry place or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Tips & Variations
One of the best things about these truffles is how versatile they are! Try rolling them in:
- Sweetened coconut
- Powdered sugar
- Holiday sprinkles
- Finely crushed cookies
- Chopped nuts
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
For an extra-special treat, dip the finished truffles in melted white, milk, or dark chocolate and place them on waxed paper until the coating hardens.
Soft and Creamy Texture
These homemade truffles have a softer, creamier center than many store-bought varieties. If you prefer a firmer shell, coat them in melted chocolate candy coating and allow them to set completely before serving.
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