Chocolate Truffles

From:
Nina Roberts
Serves:
30
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 TBSP butter
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 TBSP shortening
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Steps
  1. Combine cream, sugar, and butter in a heavy saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat.
  2. Add 1 cup chocolate chips. Stir until chips are melted.
  3. Add vanilla. Pour into bowl and let cool 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Cover and chill in refrigerator several hours or overnight to allow mixture to harden.
  5. Line cookie sheet with wax paper. Remove mixture from fridge and form into 1/2" balls.
  6. Work quickly to prevent melting. Place on cookie sheet. Chill again for several hours.
  7. Make chocolate coating by melting 2 cups chocolate chips with shortening in top of double boiler. Remove from heat.
  8. Cool to 85°, stirring constantly.
  9. Dip each truffle into chocolate with a fork. Gently tap fork on side of bowl to remove excess.
  10. Invert candies on wax paper. Store in airtight container with wax paper between layers. Enjoy!