Best 3 Christmas Truffles Recipes

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Christmas truffles are a decadent and festive treat that are perfect for holiday parties and gift-giving. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delicious chocolate truffles that are sure to impress your friends and family. From classic chocolate truffles to more unique flavors like peppermint or eggnog, there’s a Christmas truffle recipe out there for everyone. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let’s get started on making some Christmas truffles!

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CHRISTMAS TRUFFLES



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These truffles have been a family favorite for over 30 years! The almond extract and the butterscotch chips make a wonderful rich flavor when melted with the semisweet chocolate chips. If you're looking for a treat to take to your next holiday party, this is it! Place truffles into containers to store and keep refrigerated. If giving the truffles as a gift and needing to stack them inside a container or tin, cut waxed paper the size of the container or tin and place the waxed paper on top of each single layer of truffles.

Provided by Cookingfor9

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Truffle Recipes

Time 1h24m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
½ (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 tablespoon almond extract
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Melt condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; add almond extract, stirring until well mixed. Let cool in pan until no longer hot, 5 to 10 minutes. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
  • Fill a small bowl with confectioners' sugar.
  • Remove chocolate mixture from the refrigerator and roll into quarter-size balls. Drop truffles gently into the bowl of sugar and roll until well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 29.1 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

CHRISTMAS TRUFFLES



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A perfect dessert to treat a big crowd on the occasion of Christmas - wonderful truffles that are made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix and Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 bottle (1 oz) red food color
1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 1-lb container)
3 bags (14 oz each) white or green candy melts or coating wafers
Betty Crocker™ red sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs, food color and cocoa with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack.
  • Line cookie sheets with waxed paper. Remove cake from pan and crumble into large bowl; stir in frosting. Roll mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls; place on cookie sheets.
  • Melt candy melts as directed on package. Dip each cake ball into melted coating, tapping off excess and taking care not to get crumbs in coating. Return to cookie sheets. Decorate with sugar before coating sets.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Truffle

CHRISTMAS MICE TRUFFLES



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Your guests will say, "Oh how cute," not "Eek!" when they spot mouse-shaped truffles on your dessert tray. The little goodies are easy to make with Oreos and just a few other ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries (with stems)
1/2 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/2 cup sliced almonds or pine nuts
Colored nonpareils or pearl dragees

Steps:

  • Place cookies in a food processor; cover and process until finely crushed. Add cream cheese; process until blended. (Keep unused mixture covered at all times with a damp cloth.), Working with a few at a time, shape 2 teaspoons cookie mixture around a cherry, tapering to resemble a mouse. Sprinkle with wafer crumbs. Add almonds for ears and nonpareils for eyes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Keep your ingredients cold: Working with cold ingredients will help the chocolate set more quickly and smoothly, resulting in a truffle with a more professional finish.
  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will greatly impact the flavor of your truffles. Opt for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% for a rich, decadent taste.
  • Don't overmix the ganache: Overmixing the ganache can cause it to become grainy. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the ganache thoroughly: Chilling the ganache is essential for allowing it to set properly. Make sure to chill the ganache for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before shaping the truffles.
  • Use a variety of coatings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different coatings for your truffles. Some popular options include cocoa powder, chopped nuts, sprinkles, and even edible glitter.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're well on your way to creating delicious and impressive Christmas truffles that your friends and family will love. So get creative, have fun, and enjoy the process of making these festive treats. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the process of creating delicious treats for your loved ones this holiday season. Happy holidays!

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