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# :chocolate_bar: Chocolate Truffles

![Chocolate Truffles](../assets/images/chocolate-truffles.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 6 dozen | 3.00 hours |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :chocolate_bar: 18 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- :glass_of_milk: 1 14-oz can [sweetened condensed milk][1]
- :icecream: 1 Tbsp vanilla

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 heavy saucepan
- 1 1-quart glass measure

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with [sweetened condensed milk][1]. Remove from heat;
stir in vanilla.

### Step 2

Chill 2 hours or until firm. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in desired coating.

### Step 3

Chill 1 hour or until firm. Store covered at room temperature.

### Microwave Directions

In 1-quart glass measure, combine chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave at HIGH (100%
power) 3 minutes, stirring after 1½ minutes. Stir until smooth. Proceed as directed above.

### Amaretto Truffles

Substitute 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract for vanilla. Roll in finely
chopped toasted almonds.

### Orange Truffles

Substitute 3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur for vanilla. Roll in finely chopped toasted almonds
mixed with finely grated orange peel.

### Rum Truffles

Substitute 4 cup dark rum for vanilla. Roll in flaked coconut. Bourbon Truffles: Substitute 3 tablespoons
bourbon for vanilla. Roll in finely chopped toasted nuts.

## :link: Source

- Favorite Brand Name: Gifts From the Christmas Kitchen

[1]: <../ingredients/sweetened-condensed-milk.md>