Addictive Chocolate Truffles

Recipesfull introduces to you: Valentines's Day Recipes. (Addictive Chocolate Truffles). Well, not really addictive, I can stop anytime I want to... Melt in your mouth chocolate truffles that are almost too good to eat. Next time I am going to experiment with a little instant coffee dissolved in hot water for a mocha flavor.

Brief

Servings: 50

Yield: 50 truffles

Addictive Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients

cooking spray

12 ounces milk chocolate

⅓ cup light cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

2 teaspoons shortening

Chef John's Croissants

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Directions

Step 1

Cover a baking sheet with wax paper and spray paper with nonstick cooking spray. Melt milk chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat stirring constantly. Stir in the cream and vanilla. Spoon tablespoon-sized scoops of the chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate until well chilled about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Melt the chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in shortening.

Step 3

Roll each piece of chilled chocolate into a ball. Use a spoon to dip chocolate balls into the melted chocolate chip mixture. Return truffles to baking sheet and chill until firm.

Nutritional Information

Addictive Chocolate Truffles

Servings Per Recipe:50

Calories: 73.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.8g 2%

Carbohydrates: 8.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 7.1g

Fat: 4.5g 7%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 2.6mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 22.9IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Folate: 1.7mcg

Calcium: 16.4mg 2%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 12.1mg 4%

Potassium: 51.6mg 1%

Sodium: 6.8mg

Calories From Fat: 40.5

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.