To Die for Truffles

• 12 cup whipping cream
• 8 ounces dark sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 14 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• finely chopped nuts
• unsweetened cocoa
• powdered sugar

1. In 2 quart saucepan, combine whipping cream and chocolate.
2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
3. This should take between 2-4 minutes.
4. Stir in butter until melted.
5. Cool to room temperature.
6. (about 30 minutes).
7. Stir in vanilla.
8. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to shape.
9. (at least 8 hours).
10. To make truffles, shape teaspoonful size mixture into 1 inch balls.
11. Roll in optional topping.
12. Refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours).

whipping cream, sweet chocolate, butter, vanilla, nuts, cocoa, powdered sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/to-die-for-truffles-162051 (may not work)