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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 60 |
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Silky smooth chocolate is studded with bits of dried cranberries in these luscious truffles. It is the perfect dessert for your Thanksgiving or Christmas celebration.Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups sugar |
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
8 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped |
2 cups miniature marshmallows |
1 tablespoon grand marnier |
2 teaspoons grated orange peel |
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped |
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped |
2 tablespoons shortening |
baking cocoa, optional |
Directions:
1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage).
2. Remove from the heat; stir in dark chocolate until melted. Stir in the marshmallows, Grand Marnier and orange peel until blended. Stir in cranberries. Transfer to a large bowl. Refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until easy to handle.
3. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
4. In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to lined baking sheets; refrigerate until set.
5. Roll truffles in cocoa if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 5 dozen.
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