I have never made truffles before. These turned out delicious! And they were simple and quick to make. They aren't traditional truffles, but they taste so similar (perhaps even better) that I am calling them truffles. Besides Chocolate Nut Balls (as listed in the cookbook) doesn`t have the same ring to it! I have to make desserts for a Tea Party Wedding Shower coming up and these might get added to the already extensive list. I got the recipe from an 1980s Better Homes Cookbook and changed it slightly. The recipe called for all semi-sweet chocolate, but I didnt have enough chocolate chips and everyone likes milk chocolate better anyways! So I adapted and no one knew the difference. These are seriously heaven rolled in chocolate, mixed with peanuts, and dipped in coconut! Yum...
Recipe:
Yields approx. 18
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 cup milk chocolate
2 tbsp. butter
1 egg
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Dash salt
1/2 cup coconut, fine
1/2 cup peanuts, finely chopped
Extra Coconut (for coating)
Directions:
1. Combine chocolate and butter into a saucepan. Melt the ingredients on low until smooth. Stir constantly to keep chocolate from burning. Remove from heat.
2. Beat egg directly into chocolate mixture. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon.
3. Add coconut and peanuts to the mixture. Refrigerate for one hour or until completely cooled.
4. Scoop out mixture and roll into 1-inch balls with hands. Note: Work quickly because heat from hands will melt the chocolate. Place onto a sheet of parchment.
5. Pour coconut onto a plate. Roll balls in extra coconut. Place on parchment and refrigerate for another hour until firm.
~ Enjoy! ~
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