Logozzo's Chocolate Truffles

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 1149 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

1 2/3 cups heavy whipping cream
2 sticks butter
16 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet) cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla flavouring
1 x cocoa powder

Directions

Bring cream and butter to a boil in medium saucepan.

Remove from heat and add chocolate.

Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth.

Add vanilla. Let cool in refrigerator, and stir with whisk every 15 minutes or so until very thick.

Chill until firm.

Using melon baller or small spoon,scoop out tablespoon sized portions,and place on sheet sprinkled with cocoa.

Place in refrigerator to harden.

Using palms of hands, gently and quickly roll each portion of chocolate into a ball.

Chill again to harden.

Roll each truffle in powdered cocoa, finely chopped nuts, or dip into melted chocolate.

Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 240g
Amount per Serving
Calories 1149 84% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 108.0g166%
 Saturated Fat 67.0g334%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 257mg86%
Sodium 372mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 56.0g19%
 Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
 Sugars 46.0g
Protein 6.0g12%
Vitamin A 57%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 10%  Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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