Double Chocolate Truffles
(This post was originally published December 23, 2008)
I have never made truffles before but this year, I decided to give it a whirl. These are very good {decadent} and so much easier than I thought. These can be made as a last minute treat for guests, friends and neighbors and the taste can be altered using different flavored extracts.
Fast Easy Double Chocolate Truffles
Save RecipeIngredients
"!"Truffles
6 - 1 ounce squares semi-sweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup whipping cream
"!"Chocolate Coating
6 ounces milk chocolate baking chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Sprinkles or chopped nuts
Instructions
- "!" For the Truffles
- Melt the above in a heavy saucepan over low heat {this will melt quickly}. Remove from heat and stir in butter and whipping cream until smooth. Refrigerate for one hour. Remove from refrigerator and roll into 1 inch balls. This will be messy...chocolate will be all over your hands and anything else you touch! Place the ball on a foil lined cookie sheet and place in the freezer for 4 hours.
- "!"For the Chocolate Coating
- Melt the baking chips and shortening over low heat stirring until smooth.
- Dip truffles into chocolate mixture.
- Next you can either roll the truffles in the nuts or sprinkles or do as I did and immediately after dipping the truffle, return to the cookie sheet and sprinkle with the topping of your choice.
- Refrigerate to set for 15 minutes. Store in airtight containers.
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https://thehowtohome.com/easy-to-make-double-chocolate-truffles/
To change the flavor of these you can either add extract {strawberry, orange, coconut, etc.} to the first melted mixture or the second.
Steph at the Red Clay Diaries
Tuesday 23rd of December 2008
Those truffles look awesome! I was just wondering what to do with the leftover carton of whipping cream... I think I see chocolate in my future. :)
Lisa@BlessedwithGrace
Tuesday 23rd of December 2008
Yum. I haven't made truffles before. This does seem easy. Thanks for the recipe and ideas. Merry Christmas.
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Lana- right now
Tuesday 23rd of December 2008
These look totally sinful... I love it! Merry Christmas!
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Sheila Gregoire
Tuesday 23rd of December 2008
Thanks for these ! They're just what I've been looking for! I love truffles.
I sometimes mix graham cracker crumbs in, too, to make them a little crunchy. But I can't find my original recipe, so I'll use yours!
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