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Rich Orange-Chocolate Truffles

Rich Orange-Chocolate Truffles is a desserts recipe made with Heavy Cream, Butter Or Margarine, and Semisweet Chocolate. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 6 oz

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Stir the cream and chocolate chips in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until bubbling and chocolate is almost melted.

2. 2

   Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

4. 4

   Stir in the grated orange peel and orange extract.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture into a shallow baking pan and refrigerate until firm enough to shape, about 40 minutes.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of each coating ingredient in individual shallow dishes.

7. 7

   Divide the cold chocolate mixture into 24 equal portions.

8. 8

   Roll each portion into a ball.

9. 9

   Roll the balls in the coatings, 6 per coating, to cover completely.

10. 10

    Place the balls as they are coated in 1-inch paper or foil bonbon cups.

11. 11

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.