Chocolate-Orange Truffles

"I made these last Christmas, and i'll make them again this year. Delicious! I believe the recipe came from a Chatelaine magazine."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 25mins
Ingredients:
7
Yields:
28 Truffles
Serves:
28
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ingredients

  • 34 cup blanched whole almond
  • 8 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped (about 8oz)
  • 14 cup unsalted butter
  • 14 cup sifted icing sugar
  • 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate (I prefer the liqueur) or 3 tablespoons orange liqueur (I prefer the liqueur)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • finely chopped nuts (optional) or cocoa, for rolling (optional)
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directions

  • Set oven to 350*F.
  • Finely chop measured almonds.
  • Spread on baking sheet and roast, stirring occasionally until lightly toasted, about 5-8 minute.
  • Over med-low heat melt chocolate & butter, stirring frequently approx 3-5 minute
  • Scrape into a medium sized bowl.
  • mix in icing sugar, orange liqueur and vanilla.
  • Stir in almonds.
  • cover and refrigerate until almost firm, approx 2hours.
  • Scoop out mixture using a teaspoon and shape into a 1 inch ball.
  • Roll balls in cocoa or nuts if desired then place in sealed container in single layers between waxed paper.
  • Can be refrigerated for up to one month.

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