Addictive Chocolate Truffles

Well, not really addictive, I can stop anytime I want to... Melt in your mouth chocolate truffles that are almost too good to eat. Next time I am going to experiment with a little instant coffee dissolved in hot water for a mocha flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 73 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons shortening
• ⅓ cup light cream
• cooking spray
• 12 ounces milk chocolate

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cover a baking sheet with waxed paper, and spray paper with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Melt milk chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in the cream and vanilla.

Step 3

Spoon tablespoon-sized scoops of the chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Melt the chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in shortening.

Step 5

Roll each piece of chilled chocolate into a ball. Use a spoon to dip chocolate balls into the melted chocolate chip mixture. Return truffles to baking sheet, and chill until firm.