Valentine’s

I did a whole bunch of research on making chocolate truffles and found chocolate truffle recipes from both ends of the difficulty spectrum and everything in between.

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Bitter Sweet Chocolate, Heavy Cream, Butter, Semi sweet chocolate chips, & flavorings.

My floavorings included the following, but you can add anything you'd like! raspberry jam, Chambord, espresso powder, Kahlua, orange zest, Grand Marnier, and sugar, cocoa or powdered sugar for dusting.

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I made one recipe of a basic chocolate truffle mixture, divided the mixture between 3 bowls and then added the flavorings and liqueurs to each bowl.

After letting the chocolate truffle mixture firm up, I used my small OXO cookie scoop to make well-formed chocolate truffles.

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And check out these just about perfect boxes I found at Michaels…in the baking section. Add a tag, and you have the perfect little gift!

love these tags!

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And…it’s been scientifically proven that a little dark chocolate is actually pretty good for you! So, this is a healthy Valentine’s Day treat! You’re welcome.

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Valentine’s

Chocolate Truffles

I did a whole bunch of research on making chocolate truffles and found chocolate truffle recipes from both ends of the difficulty spectrum and everything in between.

Bitter Sweet Chocolate, Heavy Cream, Butter, Semi sweet chocolate chips, & flavorings.

Ingredients

My floavorings included the following, but you can add anything you'd like! raspberry jam, Chambord, espresso powder, Kahlua, orange zest, Grand Marnier, and sugar, cocoa or powdered sugar for dusting.

I made one recipe of a basic chocolate truffle mixture, divided the mixture between 3 bowls and then added the flavorings and liqueurs to each bowl.

After letting the chocolate truffle mixture firm up, I used my small OXO cookie scoop to make well-formed chocolate truffles.

And check out these just about perfect boxes I found at Michaels…in the baking section. Add a tag, and you have the perfect little gift!

love these tags!

I try to make things as easy as I can for you! Download and print!

And…it’s been scientifically proven that a little dark chocolate is actually pretty good for you! So, this is a healthy Valentine’s Day treat! You’re welcome.

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