Chocolate Truffles
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Yield: Makes about 2 dozen candies
Ingredients:
1/4
cup butter, softened
1-1/2
cups powdered sugar, divided
1/4
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2
tablespoons whipping cream
1
teaspoon vanilla
3/4
cup finely chopped nuts and/or flaked coconut
Preparation:
1.
Beat butter in medium bowl until creamy. Combine 1-1/4 cups powdered sugar and cocoa. Add to butter alternately with whipping cream and vanilla, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate until mixture is firm, 3 to 4 hours. Combine remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar with nuts and/or coconut.
2.
Shape cocoa mixture into 3/4-inch balls; roll in nut mixtures to coat evenly. Refrigerate until firm. Chill until ready to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.