Sinfully Simple Truffles

This is a super fast and easy recipe that will make your friends and family think you're a professional chocolatier! I plan to try different variations by adding a drop or two of mint or other flavoring or by trying different flavored frostings :-) This recipe will make 20 or so truffles, however I think that next time I make them, I will make them much smaller as one can easily propel you into a chocolate coma! mmmmm.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 20 truffles

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can  of prepared  chocolate frosting (or chose your favorite flavor)
• 2 1⁄2-3  cups powdered sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 -2  tablespoon vegetable shortening
• 1  cup pecans, chopped fine (optional)

Directions

1. Mix prepared frosting and powdered sugar in mixing bowl (Start with 2 cups adding a little extra until you are able to shape mixture into a semi-stiff walnut size ball).
2. Fold in 1/2 cup of nuts (optional).
3. Shape mixture into walnut size balls and place on wax paper lined cookie sheet.
4. Place in refridgerator to chill (10 minutes).
5. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in microwave on low in 30 second intervals, stir often (should only take 1-2 minutes).
6. Stir 1-2 tablespoons of shortning into melted chocolate to give chocolate a dipping consistancy.
7. Remove chocolate balls from fridge and dip into melted chocolate (sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired).
8. Place dipped'truffles' on a wax paper lined cookie sheet until set (placing in fridge will speed this up).
9. Arrange your fancy'truffles' on a serving platter and WOW your friends!