Chocolate Christmas Truffles
Source of Recipe
Midwest Living
List of Ingredients
� 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur
� 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
� 1/2 cup whipping cream
� 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 well 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. Makes 18 ounces candy.
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