Bourbon Soaked Truffles

This recipe is from the Junior League of Augusta Georgia.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 6 (1 1/8ounce)  semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
• 1 (1 1/2ounce)  unsweetened chocolate squares
• 1⁄4 cup Bourbon or 1⁄4 cup dark rum
• 2  tablespoons brewed coffee
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, soft and but into 1-inch pieces
• 1  cup  ground  gingersnaps
•  ground pecans or  hazelnuts or  powdered sugar

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in top of double boiler. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook till chocolate melts, stir constantly. Add butter, one piece at a time, stir with wire whisk till butter melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in gingersnap crumbs. Cover and chill 8 hours. shape mixture into 1" balls. Roll balls in nuts or sugar. place truffles in candy paper cups. Store in airtight container in fridge.