Logozzo's Chocolate Truffles

* Exported from MasterCook II *

LOGOZZO'S CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

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Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chocolate Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 2/3 cups Heavy cream
2 Unsalted butter -- sticks
16 ounces Semisweet chocolate -- cut in
To small pieces
1 teaspoon Vanilla flavoring -- or to
Taste
Cocoa

Bring cream and butter to a boil in medium saucepan.Remove from heat and add
chocolate.Allow to sit for 5 minutes.Stir until smooth.Add vanilla.Let cool in
refrigerator,and stir with whisk every 15 minutes or so until very thick.Chill
until firm..

Using melon baller or small spoon,scoop out tablespoon sized portions,and
place on sheet sprinkled with cocoa.Place in refrigerator to harden.Using
palms of hands,gently and quickly roll each portion of chocolate into a
ball.Chill again to harden..

Roll each truffle in powdered cocoa,finely chopped nuts,or dip into melted
chocolate.Store in airtight container in refrigerator.Make about 3 dozen..

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