Scotch on the Rocks Truffle Cups With Variations

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   Place chocolate in 4 cup glass measuring cup.

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   In small saucepan, heat together cream, butter and corn syrup just until butter melts and bubbles form around edge; whisk in chocolate until smooth.

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   Whisk in Scotch whisky.

4. 4

   Line mini muffin cups with paper or foil candy cups.

5. 5

   Pour about 1 tablespoons chocolate mixture into each; tap tray on counter to settle mixture.

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   Sprinkle with sugar.

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   Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set and firm.

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   Make ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 week.

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   DRY GIN MARTINI TRUFFLE CUPS: Substitute gin for Scotch whisky.

10. 10

    Omit sugar topping.

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    Top each cup with shelled pistachio.

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    DARK AND STORMY TRUFFLE CUPS: Substitute ginger liqueur or rum for scotch whisky.

13. 13

    Omit sugar topping.

14. 14

    Sprinkle each cup with chopped crystallized ginger.

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    ORANGE BLOSSOM TRUFFLE CUPS: Substitute orange liqueur for Scotch whisky.

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    Omit sugar topping.

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    Sprinkle each cup with thinly sliced candied orange.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.