12/13/2010

Chocolate Recipe 'Chocolate Truffles'

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Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2½ cups powdered sugar, plus extra for topping
½ cup cocoa
¼ cup heavy cream
1½ teaspoons vanilla

Center: Pecans, walnuts, almonds, or after-dinner mints

Coating: Flaked coconut, crushed nuts, or powdered sugar

Preparation:
In large bowl, cream butter. In separate bowl, combine powdered sugar and cocoa; add to butter alternately with cream and vanilla. 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.

This Chocolate recipe was published in 'Everyday chocolate 120 Tasty Recipes - p7'.

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