Chocolate Truffles
 Serves |  Total Time |
|---|---|
| 6 dozen | 3.00 hours |
Ingredients
- 18 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 Tbsp vanilla
Cookware
- 1 heavy saucepan
- 1 1-quart glass measure
Instructions
Step 1
In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Step 2
Chill 2 hours or until firm. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in desired coating.
Step 3
Chill 1 hour or until firm. Store covered at room temperature.
Microwave Directions
In 1-quart glass measure, combine chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave at HIGH (100% power) 3 minutes, stirring after 1½ minutes. Stir until smooth. Proceed as directed above.
Amaretto Truffles
Substitute 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract for vanilla. Roll in finely chopped toasted almonds.
Orange Truffles
Substitute 3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur for vanilla. Roll in finely chopped toasted almonds mixed with finely grated orange peel.
Rum Truffles
Substitute 4 cup dark rum for vanilla. Roll in flaked coconut. Bourbon Truffles: Substitute 3 tablespoons bourbon for vanilla. Roll in finely chopped toasted nuts.
Source
- Favorite Brand Name: Gifts From the Christmas Kitchen