Chocolate Truffles

HGTV Magazine shares this recipe for a festive holiday treat that makes an adorably delicious gift.
Chocolate Truffles in Clear Egg Carton

Chocolate Truffles in Clear Egg Carton

HGTV Magazine shares this recipe for a festive holiday treat that makes an adorably delicious gift.

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From: HGTV Magazine

Photo by: Sarah Anne Ward

Sarah Anne Ward

From: HGTV Magazine
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Ingredients:

8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup heavy cream
8 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coatings: chopped pistachios and almonds, confectioners’ sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and edible Pearl Dust in gold, ruby red, and silver (wilton.com)
Makes 12–16 truffles

Instructions:

Heat chocolate, cream, and butter in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and heat on high for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Scoop into balls and roll in coatings. Chill 30 minutes.

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