Super Sweets

Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz) package chocolate chips
• 1/3 c. whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 12 oz. chocolate flavored candy coating

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
2. In a medium heavy saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and whipping cream. Cook and stir constantly over low heat until the chocolate melts.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and cool slightly. Stir in the vanilla. Beat the truffle mixture with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
4. Drop the truffle mixture by teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheet. Chill in the freezer about 20-30 minutes, until firm.
5. Shape the chilled truffle mixture into balls; place back on waxed paper and freeze approximately 30 minutes.
6. Melt the candy coating in a heavy saucepan, stirring constantly until smooth. Using a fork, dip the truffles into the coating. Return to the baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Let stand until the chocolate coating is set.

Notes

• Truffles can also be rolled in almonds, hazelnuts, etc., or drizzled with white chocolate.