Fruitcake Truffles

This recipe will make good use of any extra fruitcake. Orange juice can be substituted for orange liqueur. Cocoa powder can be substituted for the sifted confections' sugar.

• Calories: 68 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
• 3 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 cup fruitcake crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Chop chocolate into small pieces. In saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate, cream, and butter until blended and smooth.

Step 2

Stir in liqueur and fruitcake crumbs; chill for 2 hours or until firm.

Step 3

Shape into 1 inch balls and chill at least 20 minutes. Before serving, roll in icing sugar or coca powder and chill for 20 minutes.