Luscious Chocolate Truffles

1. 1

   Line cookie sheet with foil.

2. 2

   Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in a heavy 2-qt saucepan over low heat stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in margarine. Stir in whipping cream and liqueur. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, just until thick enough to hold shape.

3. 3

   Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Shape into balls. (If mixture is too sticky, refrigerate until firm enough to shape.

4. 4

   Freeze 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat shortening and remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; remove from heat.

6. 6

   Dip truffles, one at a time, into chocolate. Return to foil-lined cookie sheet. Immediately sprinkle some or all of the truffles with your desired toppings (nuts, cocoa, coconut).

7. 7

   Refrigerate about 10 minutes or until coating is set. Drizzle some of them with a glaze of the powdered sugar and milk if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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