Mocha Truffles Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Valentines's Day Recipes. (Mocha Truffles Recipe). These are a favorite of the cookie exchange, originally from a co-worker who is a much better cook than I.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs35 mins

Servings: 66

Yield: 5 1/2 dozen truffles

Mocha Truffles Recipe

Ingredients

1 (24 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

8 ounces cream cheese

softened

3 tablespoons instant coffee granules

2 teaspoons water

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon shortening

Croissants

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

Step 2

Melt 24 ounces chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals stirring after each melting 1 to 3 minutes. Mix cream cheese coffee granules and water into melted chocolate until smooth. Chill chocolate mixture until firm enough to shape about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Shape chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Chill truffles until firm at least 1 to 2 hours.

Step 4

Melt 6 ounces chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals stirring after each melting for 1 to 3 minutes.

Step 5

Dip truffles in the melted chocolate mixture and return to the waxed paper. Set aside until firm at least 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Mocha Truffles Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:66

Calories: 75.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 6.8g

Fat: 5.3g 8%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 15%

Cholesterol: 3.8mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 46.3IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Folate: 1.8mcg

Calcium: 6.2mg 1%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 12.3mg 4%

Potassium: 45.3mg 1%

Sodium: 11.3mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 47.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.