Easy Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe - YIELD

YIELD Makes about 2 dozen candies

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup butter, softened 1‑1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts and/or flaked coconut

PREPARATION:

1. Beat butter in medium bowl until creamy. Combine 1-1/4 cups powdered sugar and cocoa. Add to butter alternately with whipping cream and vanilla, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate until mixture is firm, 3 to 4 hours. Combine remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar with nuts and/or coconut.
2. Shape cocoa mixture into 3/4-inch balls; roll in nut mixtures to coat evenly. Refrigerate until firm. Chill until ready to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

This recipe appears in: Chocolate Lace Bowl with Truffles & Dipped Fruit  /  Candy