Swiss Orange Chocolate Truffles
- 1 package dark chocolate chips, Nestle Chocolatier
- 3/4 c. whipping cream
- 3 tbsp. orange juice concentrate, Minute Maid
- 2 tsp. grated orange zest (optional)
- 2 tsp. pure orange extract, McCormick
- 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, Hersheys
- Place chocolate chips in a medium bowl; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine whipping cream and orange juice concentrate; cook over medium heat just until boiling.
- Pour cream mixture over chocolate chips; use a rubber spatula to stir until smooth.
- Stir in orange zest (optional) and orange extract.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
- Pour cocoa powder into a pie plate.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture; using slightly wet hands, form into a ball.
- Roll ball in cocoa powder to coat entire ball and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Repeat to make 22 truffles, rinsing hands when mixture becomes too sticky to roll.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Sprinkle with grated orange zest (optional).
- To store: Place truffles in an airtight container.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in freezer for up to 3 months.
chocolate chips, whipping cream, orange juice concentrate, orange zest, orange, cocoa
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/orange-chocolate-truffles-halloween-snacks (may not work)