Busy Cooks Best Truffles

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   Melt chocolate in double boiler over hot, not boiling, water.

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   When melted, beat until smooth.

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   Meanwhile, combine cream and half and half, and heat until scalding.

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   Remove from heat and cool to 130 degrees F.

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   Add warm cream to melted chocolate all at once.

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   Beat until smooth and well blended.

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   Remove from heat and add vanilla.

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   Cover and chill in refrigerator until hard.

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   When cool, beat with electric mixer until light and rather fluffy.

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    Cool in refrigerator until firm.

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    Roll 1 teaspoon candy into a ball and roll immediately into one of the toppings.

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    Makes 36-40 truffles or approximately 2 pounds.

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    Toppings: Chocolate or white confectioner's coating, melted, or chocolate shot, or a combination of cocoa powder, cinnamon, and powdered sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.