mom's christmas truffles

How To Make mom's christmas truffles

• 1

  Using a serrated knife, cut chocolate into pieces, then in a medium heat-proof mixing bowl. Set aside.
• 2

  In sauce pan, bring half & half to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add orange extract.
• 3

  Pour half & half over chocolate pieces. Let stand 1 - 2 minutes and then blend until smooth. Refrigerate approximately 1 hour.
• 4

  Using a melon baller or very small ice cream scoop, scoop out balls of firm chocolate. Use your hands to shape into smooth spheres and place on waxed paper.
• 5

  Place cocoa powder in a small bowl. Use 2 spoons to pick up each ganache ball and roll it in the cocoa powder. Transfer to a serving plate.
• 6

  Truffles can be refrigerated in an airtight container and stored for up to a month. Ha! We never had them last long enough to really test that one out.
• 7

  Can substitute orange extract with other flavors such as peppermint, coconut, raspberry or almond.
• 8

  Try adding whole almonds, pecan halves or dried fruit pieces to the center of the ganache when forming into balls.
• 9

  You can roll the chocolate balls in crushed nuts, grated coconut, or finely crushed rice cereal instead of powdered cocoa.
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