SPICED CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

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I make truffles for family events and gift-giving. Someone once asked me to add pumpkin spice, and now my recipe is legendary. -Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces milk chocolate baking bars, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash ground cloves
Baking cocoa
Candy eyeballs, optional

Steps:

  • Finely chop 10 ounces chocolate; place in a small bowl. In a small heavy saucepan, combine cream, pumpkin and spices; heat just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes., Stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours., Finely grate remaining chocolate; place in a small microwave-safe bowl. With hands dusted lightly with baking cocoa, shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in grated chocolate. (Mixture will be soft and truffles may flatten slightly upon standing.) , If desired, melt unused grated chocolate in a microwave and use to attach eyeballs. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Basharat Vehniwal
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I love the presentation of these truffles. They look so elegant.


Noor Wali
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These truffles are a great gift idea. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


SUKUMAR CHANDRO BISHWAS
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I had some trouble with the ganache, but the truffles still turned out delicious. I'll try again soon.


BakirAli Rajput34
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These truffles were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Inuyasha Higurashi
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these truffles were amazing! The spices balanced out the sweetness perfectly.


Winifred Anderson
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These truffles were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my friends loved them. I'll try making them again with less spice next time.


Me (A person)
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I love the unique flavor of these truffles. The spices really add a special touch.


Prity Akter
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I made these truffles for a special occasion and they were perfect. They were easy to make and turned out beautifully.


Cheyenne Nelson
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Wow, these truffles were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. Thanks for sharing the recipe.


BK SOHEL
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Absolutely delicious! The blend of spices and chocolate was divine. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate truffles.