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Great gifts for giving
The perfect addition to any gift basket
Great idea for the holidays or any special occasion
~ Chocolate Mint Truffles ~
1 3/4 cups milk chocolate morsels
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 T peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts, toasted
Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Place milk
chocolate and semisweet morsels in large mixer
bowl. Heat cream to a gentle boil in small saucepan;
pour over morsels. Let stand for 1 minute; stir
until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract. Cover
with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 35 to 45 minutes
or until slightly thickened. Stir just until color
lightens slightly. (Do not over mix or truffles will
be grainy.) DROP by rounded teaspoonful onto prepared
baking sheet; refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes. Shape
into balls; roll in walnuts. Store in airtight
container in refrigerator.
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Give as a gift in a shaker box embellished with
Christmas graphics and ribbon. Great as a gift
alone or as an addition to any gift basket.
