Chocolate Truffles


- Recipe created by FabFood on Jul 23, 2007
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/3 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Centers:
- pecan, walnuts, whole almonds or after-dinner mints
- Coatings:
- coconut, crushed nuts, confectioners sugar
Directions
- Makes about 3 dozen truffles
- Cream butter in large mixer bowl. Combine 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar and the cocoa; add alternately with Cream and vanilla to butter. Blend well. Chill until firm. Shape small amount of mixture around desired center; roll into 1 inch balls. Drop into desired coating and turn until well covered. Chill until firm.
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Candies and Sweets, Vegetarian, RV, Gifts, Quick and Easy, Make Ahead, Kid Friendly, New Year's, Valentines Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas