chocolate avocado truffles
These are delicious!!! You would NEVER guess they were made with an avocado! They're very fudgey and chocolatey and decadent! Be careful, they are also very ADDICTING!
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yields 19-20 truffles
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and with the pit removed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar + more for rolling
- 1/4-1/3 cup almonds or walnuts, finely chopped
How To Make chocolate avocado truffles
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Step 1In the bowl of a food processor combine the avocado and melted butter and pulse until very smooth and there is no lumps of avocado left.
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Step 2Add the vanilla, cocoa powder and 3 c. of powdered sugar and pulse until mixture comes together to form a ball. Fold in the chopped nuts. (or mix in using your hands)
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Step 3Line a sheet pan or cookie sheet with wax paper. Using your hands roll the chocolate mixture into little 3/4 inch balls and arrange on cookie sheet. (If the mixture gets too soft put it into the refrigerator or freezer to harden a little)
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Step 4Place the cookie sheet of chocolate balls into the refrigerator until firm.
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Step 5Once the truffles have hardened roll them in extra powdered sugar and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Chocolate
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#avocado
Keyword:
#Truffle
Keyword:
#chocolate
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