Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
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I’ve given these delectable candies with a nutty surprise inside to teachers and friends.
Debra Pedrazzi Ayer, Massachusetts
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles Recipe
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
2 Tbsp. baking cocoa
4 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 oz. each)
6 Tbsp. butter
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
24 while hazelnuts
1 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted
In a large bowl, sift together confectioner’s sugar and cocoa; set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt candy bars and butter. Add cream and reserved cocoa mixture. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and smooth. Pour into an 8 inch square dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Using a melon baller or spoon, shape candy into 1 inch balls; press a hazelnut into each. Reshape balls and roll in ground hazelnuts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 2 dozen
(Recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)
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