Gingerbread Chocolate Truffles

• 12 ounces dark semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 12 cups candied ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 -3 teaspoons ground cloves
• 12 cup cream or 12 cup soymilk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 12 cup icing sugar
• 12 teaspoon salt

1. In a double boiler melt chocolate with shortening.
2. (make sure the boiling water is a few inches away from the metal bowl or pot you use).
3. Once melted remove from heat and add in minced ginger, grated ginger, cloves, vanilla, salt and sugar.
4. Mix well and add in cream mix well.
5. Place in a sealed container overnight or for a few hours.
6. Spoon out or melon ball truffles and shape into "balls" I found they where a bit off round as they have chunks of ginger.
7. Work quickly and toss truffles in coco, icing sugar or dip in ganache.
8. Top with a sliver of candied ginger and enjoy.
9. Will keep for a month in the fridge.

chocolate, candied ginger, fresh ginger, ground cloves, cream, vegetable shortening, vanilla, icing sugar, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gingerbread-chocolate-truffles-199910 (may not work)