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Christmas: Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

Source of Recipe


Taste of Home (December 2007 / January 2008)



List of Ingredients



• ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  
• 2 Tbsp cocoa
  
• 4 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)
  
• 6 Tbsp butter
  
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  
• 24 whole hazelnuts
  
• 1 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, sift together confectioners' sugar and cocoa; set aside.
   
   
2. In a saucepan, melt candy bars and butter. Add the cream and reserved cocoa mixture. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and smooth. Pour into an 8-inch square dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
   
   
3. Using a melon baller or spoon, shape candy into 1-inch balls; press a hazelnut into each. Reshape balls and roll in ground hazelnuts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
   
   Makes 2 dozen.