Chocolate truffles

 
                             Chocolate Truffles
 
 Recipe By     : Reynolds Holiday Fun pamphlet
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      Package       Semisweet Chocolate Squares (8 Oz.) -- Finely 
 Chopped
      1/2  Cup           Heavy Cream
    1      Tablespoon    Instant Coffee
    2      Tablespoons   Vanilla Extract
    1 1/2  Cups          Ground Pecans
 
 Place the finely chopped chocolate in a bowl.  Heat the heavy cream in a 
 saucepan over medium heat, just until it comes to a boil.  Add instant 
 coffee; stir until dissolved.  Pour over chocolate; let stand 30 minutes 
 to melt chocolate.  Whisk until smooth and shiny.  Stir in vanilla 
 extract.  Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.  Roll 
 rounded teaspoons of chocolate mixture into balls and roll in pecans.  
 Wrap and refrigerate. 
 
 Makes 2 dozen candies.
 
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