Chocolate Bourbon Truffles |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 26 |
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This is a quick and easy truffle recipe. You can add more bourbon and less vanilla if you wish. Ingredients:
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk |
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips |
1 tablespoon vanilla extract |
2 tablespoons bourbon (if you don't like bourbon you can substitute it with frangelico, bailey's irish creme, kahlua coffee liqueur, cointreau, grand marnier, creme de menthe or any other liqueur.) |
1/2 to 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped |
granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa, or very finely chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat.
2. Heat, stirring, until melted and smooth.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in the vanilla, bourbon, and 1/2 to 3/4 cup pecans.
5. Transfer to a small bowl.
6. Cover and chill for 3 to 4 hours, or until mixture is firm.
7. Working with fingertips, shape into 1-inch balls.
8. Roll in finely chopped pecans, sugar, coconut or unsweetened cocoa.
9. Place on a tray or baking sheet, cover loosely, and chill for at least 1 hour.
10. If desired, put each truffle in a decorative fluted paper or foil cup and keep in tightly covered container in the refrigerator until giving or serving.
11. Keep these refrigerated, tightly covered.
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