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    Truffles: Chocolate Christmas Truffles

    Source of Recipe

    e-cookbooks

    List of Ingredients

    1/2 cup whipping cream
    1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur
    2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
    1-1/2 teaspoons instant-coffee crystals
    1 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate pieces
    1/4 cup butter
    Sifted cocoa powder


    Recipe

    1. In a bowl, combine whipping cream, Irish cream liqueur and coffee liqueur. Stir in the instant-coffee crystals; set aside.

    2. In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Remove from heat; gradually stir in cream mixture until blended.

    3. Transfer to a bowl; cover tightly and chill in refrigerator about 2 hours or until completely cool and smooth, stirring occasionally. Mixture will be slightly sticky.

    4. Shape tablespoons of candy into balls. Roll each in cocoa powder. Place on a waxed-paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until firm.

    5. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you like, roll in additional cocoa powder before serving.

 

 

 


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