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Twilight Dark Chocolate Truffles

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 10 mins Additional: 1 hr 20 mins Total: 1 hr 35
mins

Servings: 45

Yield: 45 truffles

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
4 (1 ounce) squares baking chocolate

2 ¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder

Directions

Step 1

Combine the heavy cream, butter, baking chocolate, chocolate chips,
and espresso powder in a saucepan over medium heat; stirring

constantly, cook until the chocolate has melted into a smooth and
thick mixture. Remove from heat. Pour into a bowl and chill in
refrigerator until the mixture hardens, about 1 hour

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Scoop small balls of the
chocolate mixture onto the waxed paper. Store in refrigerator until

the balls harden completely. Store in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

87 calories; protein 1.2g 2% DV; carbohydrates 6.8g 2% DV; fat 7.1g
11% DV; cholesterol 8.6mg 3% DV; sodium 6.3mg.