Cappuccino Truffles

From taste of home. Submitted by Ellen Swenson. "Dark chocolate, coffee and cinnamon flavors make a tantalizing trio in these rich, smooth truffles."

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 18 truffles

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon boiling water
• 2  teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1⁄3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 (1 ounce)  bittersweet chocolate squares, chopped
• 2  tablespoons butter, softened
• 3  tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the water, coffee and 1 t. cinnamon; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Remove from the heat; whisk in the chocolate and butter until smooth. Stir in coffee mixture. Press plastic wrap onto surface. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. In a small bowl, combine sugar and remaining cinnamon. Shape chocolate into 1 inch balls; roll in cinnamon-sugar. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.