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Chocolate Truffles

Homemade semi sweet chocolate candy truffles
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 35 truffles
Author: Dee

Ingredients

  • For the Ganache
  • 12 ounces of semi sweet chocolate
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • For the Coating
  • 6 ounces white chocolate
  • 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate
  • Candy sprinkles
  • Cinnamon optional
  • Sugar optional
  • Cocoa Powder optional

Instructions

  • In a large microwaveable bowl, slowly melt the semi sweet chocolate, starting at 30 seconds, then in 15-second increments, stirring frequently
  • When chocolate is melted, stir in softened butter
  • Stir in the heavy cream until well combined and thick
  • Refrigerate mixture until firm
  • Scoop out mixture with teaspoon or melon baller and form into balls
  • Place on lined cookie sheet, and refrigerate or freeze until firm
  • Melt semi sweet chocolate and white chocolate, and dip ganache into chocolate until well coated
  • Top with drizzled chocolate, sprinkles, cinnamon, sugar or cocoa powder, if desired

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 44mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg