Twilight Dark Chocolate Truffles

Recipesfull introduces to you: Valentines's Day Recipes. (Twilight Dark Chocolate Truffles). My Dad made this recipe up one evening to surprise my Mom. They are huge fans of dark chocolate. Add any extra little add-ins that you want! (e.g. coffee grounds, mint extract, cinnamon, white chocolate coating, etc.) Deliciously dark and fudgy! Enjoy with family on holidays, or just any time you have a major dark chocolate craving! Rolling in coating of choice before refrigerating, if desired.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1hr20 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 45

Yield: 45 truffles

Twilight Dark Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

4 (1 ounce) squares baking chocolate

2 ¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons instant espresso powder

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Directions

Step 1

Combine the heavy cream butter baking chocolate chocolate chips and espresso powder in a saucepan over medium heat; stirring constantly cook until the chocolate has melted into a smooth and thick mixture. Remove from heat. Pour into a bowl and chill in refrigerator until the mixture hardens about 1 hour

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Scoop small balls of the chocolate mixture onto the waxed paper. Store in refrigerator until the balls harden completely. Store in a cool dry place.

Nutritional Information

Twilight Dark Chocolate Truffles

Servings Per Recipe:45

Calories: 86.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.2g 2%

Carbohydrates: 6.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 7.1g 11%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 8.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 93.5IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Folate: 0.9mcg

Calcium: 6.3mg 1%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 8.9mg 3%

Potassium: 28.7mg 1%

Sodium: 6.3mg

Calories From Fat: 63.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.