Chocolate Rum Truffles
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
3
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Ingredients for - Chocolate Rum Truffles

1. 14 ounces semisweet chocolate, divided -
2. 1 cup heavy whipping cream -
3. 1/3 cup butter, softened -
4. 1 teaspoon rum extract -
5. 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted -

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate Rum Truffles

1. Stage

Coarsely chop 12 ounces chocolate; set aside. In a saucepan, heat cream over low heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Remove from the heat; add chopped chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.

2. Stage

Cool to slightly warmer than room temperature. Stir in butter and extract. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until firm.

3. Stage

Grate remaining 2 ounces chocolate; place in a shallow dish. Add nuts; set aside. Shape tablespoonfuls of chilled chocolate mixture into balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. (If truffles are soft, refrigerate until easy to handle.) Roll truffles in chocolate-nut mixture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.