Truffles

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/basic-truffles/detail.aspx  (2 hours, 20 minute)


I made these for my parents and in-laws as part of their Christmas sweet treats.  I rolled half in cocoa powder and half in powdered sugar.  I did try one, rolled in cocoa powder, and didn’t really like it.  It was OK, but I guess I’m not a fan of bittersweet chocolate.  I think that I should use semi-sweet chocolate to see how that works; it would probably be more pleasing to my palette.

Ingredients

·         1 bag bittersweet chocolate chip (or 12 oz. chopped)

·         1/3 cup heavy cream

·         1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

1.    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chocolate and cream. Cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla.

2.    Pour into a small dish and refrigerate until set, but not hard, 1 ½ - 2 hours.

3.    Roll into balls and dip into toppings.

I also might try to roll them into different toppings, the cocoa powder might not have been such a good choice.