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TASTY Chocolate Truffle Balls

• 12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
• 2/3 cup heavy cream or whip cream
• Toppers: 2 tbls cocoa powder, confectioner’s sugar, finely chopped almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios and/or sprinkles

1. Chop chocolate finely
2. Pour cream in pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add chocolate and stir to melt and until mixture becomes thick almost like a paste. Cover and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
3. With a small melon baller, make balls about 1 inch in size.
4. Place toppers in small bowls individually and roll the chocolate balls into desired toppers.
5. Place on parchment paper and cover with plastic. Chill until ready to serve.

Makes about 18 truffles.

The chocolate balls can be placed in the fridge for up to 10 days or for longer in the freezer.
Once you start eating these, you won’t be able to stop! Enjoy!!