Trio Of Chocolate Truffles

• 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 4 large egg yolks, beaten
• 1 tablespoon rum
• 1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy
• 4-1/2 teaspoons orange liqueur
• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 3 tablespoons grated chocolate
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 teaspoons shortening

1. In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat chocolate and butter until melted, stirring frequently. Whisk a small amount of mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
2. Remove from the heat; divide mixture among three small bowls. Into one bowl, stir rum and coffee granules until smooth. Stir raisins and Cognac into another; stir orange liqueur and zest into the third bowl.
3. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Shape into 1-in. balls.
4. Roll the coffee-flavored truffles in cocoa; roll the raisin-flavored truffles in grated chocolate.
5. In a microwave, melt bittersweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip orange-flavored truffles in melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined
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7. Refrigerate truffles for 2 hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/trio-of-chocolate-truffles/ (may not work)