Italian Chocolate Truffles

Submitted by Bobtail

"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: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• 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.

Reviews

[Monica P]

So easy to make and the hit of the party every time!

 

[ElaineAnn]

These are a chocoholics dream! I used Hershey's Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate and Triple Sec because I love orange flavored chocolate. Great hostess gift when you go visiting for the holidays!