Italian Chocolate Truffles

CHOCOLATE, Truffles, CHOCOLATE, almonds!!! Need I say more! Few ingredients and fairly simple to make. Cook time is chill time and it is estimated. Hope you enjoy!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 6  ounces dark chocolate
• 2  tablespoons Amaretto or 2  tablespoons  orange-flavored liqueur
• 3  tablespoons sweet butter
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  ground almonds
• 1 3⁄4 ounces  grated chocolate

Directions

1. Melt the dark chocolate with the liqueur in a double boiler, stirring till well mixed.
2. Add the butter and stir until melted.
3. Add the confectioners' sugar and the ground almonds.
4. Mix well.
5. Leave in a cool place till firm enough to roll into about 24 balls/truffles.
6. Place the grated chocolate in a plate and roll the truffles in the chocolate to coat them.
7. Place the truffles in paper candy cases and chill.