Truffle Cookies

These are fabulous! I have no idea where I got this recipe from, but we've been baking them for years! When the cookies are done, dip the tops into chocolate icing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 142 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 10 tablespoons butter
• 7 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped, divided
• 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar, divided
• ⅓ cup half-and-half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat 6 ounces chocolate in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, and half-and-half.

Step 3

Scoop into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Freeze until set, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Melt remaining chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, about 1 minute. Add remaining powdered sugar and butter. Mix in vanilla extract.

Step 5

Work in flour and salt until dough holds together. Mold portions of dough around frozen chocolate balls to form 1- 1/2-inch balls. Place about 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until set but not browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely on a wire rack.