CANDY BOX TRUFFLES 
12 sqs. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2/3 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. butter
2 beaten egg yolks
Confectioners' coating, melted (according to pkg. directions)
Pecans, whole or chopped (optional)
Chocolate sprinkles (optional)
Powdered sugar (optional)
Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)

In heavy 2 quart saucepan combine chopped chocolate, half the whipping cream, and butter. Cook and stir over low heat 10 minutes or until chocolate melts. Remove from heat; gradually stir about half the hot mixture into beaten yolks. Return yolk mixture to pan. Cook and stir over medium heat 2 minutes more or until thickened; remove from heat. Stir in remaining cream.

Chill about 1 hour or until mixture is completely cool and smooth, stirring occasionally; transfer to Small Mixing Bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until slightly fluffy. Apply Seal; chill 15 minutes or until mixture holds its shape. For each truffle, drop a heaping tablespoon of the mixture onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Chill 15 minutes or until firm. DO NOT OVER CHILL. Roll each mound into a 1 1/2 inch ball. Chill 20 minutes more.

Remove chilled truffles, one at a time, from refrigerator and dip into melted coating. if desired, top with pecans or chocolate sprinkles. Let stand on waxed paper-lined baking sheet in refrigerator or a cool place until dry. Or, roll chilled truffles in powdered sugar or cocoa. If desired, use decorator bag and writing tip to pipe melted coating over truffles.

Store truffles in sealed containers.

Makes 28 truffles.

recipe reviews
Candy Box Truffles
   #86483
 Joan Maggs (California) says:
The candy box truffles are fanastic. I have gotten raves from those to whom I have given them as present. They are very rich. These are somewhat time consuming, at least your first batch. Good ingredients are essential. I would recommend Sharffen Berger semisweet chocolate. It has 62% cacao which is really important. If I cannot think of a present for someone, I go for the truffles as I know they will be appreciated

 

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