Chocolate Covered Truffles1/4 cup butter or margarine1 1/2 pounds real semisweet chocolate 3/4 cup non-dairy coffee creamer, any flavor 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 pounds real milk chocolate (melted) for dipping 1 cup finely chopped chocolate,(milk or semisweet) for decoration. Melt semi-sweet chocolate in double boiler over hot water. Heat butter, creamer and vanilla in another saucepan to 125 degrees on a candy thermometer. Add to semi-sweet chocolate all at once, beating until smooth and creamy. Chill in refrigerator until nearly set but still pliable. Beat with mixer until light and fluffy. Spread in 9 inch buttered pan and chill until set enough to roll into balls; dip in melted chocolate. Sprinkle generously, or roll in, chopped chocolate. YUMMY!!!! Back to the Archive Index Or, if you came in from my Easy to Make Gifts Page.... The Other Gifts! More Candy! |
