Truffles
- 12 oz SACO Chocolate CHUNKS, divided
- 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
- ¼ cup whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp solid vegetable shortening
- In heavy medium saucepan, over low heat, melt together 6 oz. CHUNKS and butter, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in whipping cream.
- Refrigerate, stirring frequently, just until thick enough to hold a shape, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto aluminum foil-covered cookie sheet.
- Chill in refrigerator until firm enough to roll into balls.
- Freeze 30 minutes.
- In separate medium saucepan, melt together shortening and remaining CHUNKS over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat.
- Dip truffles. Refrigerate until set.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Cover and store any remaining truffles in cool, dry place. Variations: Truffles can be rolled in cocoa instead of dipping in chocolate.
- Flavored Truffles:
- Stir into whipping cream, 2 Tbsp of one of the following: almond, orange or cherry flavored liqueur.
Calories: 131 Fat: 9g Saturated fat: 5g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 14g Sugar: 12g Sodium: 15mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 1g Cholesterol: 5mg
Recipe by SacoFoods at http://www.sacofoods.com/truffles/
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