CHOCOLATE RUM TRUFFLES

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It's hard to eat just one of these chocolaty silky candies. I like to keep some on hand for a quick sweet treat. -DeAnn Alleva, Hudson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

14 ounces semisweet chocolate, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop 12 ounces of chocolate; set aside. In a saucepan, heat cream over low heat until bubbles form around sides of the pan. Remove from the heat; add chopped chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth. , Cool to room temperature. Stir in butter and extract. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until firm., Grate remaining chocolate; place in a shallow dish. Add nuts; set aside. Shape tablespoonfuls of chilled chocolate mixture into balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. (If truffles are soft, refrigerate until easy to handle.) Roll truffles in chocolate-nut mixture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Kristina Williams
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I highly recommend these truffles. They're perfect for any occasion.


Darmal afghan
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These are my new favorite truffles. They're so rich and decadent.


Azizul Islam
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I love these truffles! They're the perfect combination of chocolate and rum.


Polash Hasan
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Delicious!


Sonjit Kumar
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These truffles were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Durango_payne
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I followed the recipe exactly and the truffles turned out great. They were the perfect combination of chocolate and rum.


mirgi460 mirgi460
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These truffles were delicious! I made them for a holiday party and they were a big hit. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Sanisha
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I was a bit skeptical about making these truffles because I'm not a huge fan of rum, but I was pleasantly surprised. The rum flavor was not overpowering at all and the truffles were incredibly rich and decadent. I would definitely make these again.


Sunny Mithu
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These chocolate rum truffles were a hit at my last party! They were easy to make and so delicious. The rum flavor was subtle but definitely noticeable. I will definitely be making these again.