Wrapped in a festive package, these creamy
delights will be a hit around the holidays. But save a few for
yourself -- you won't be able to resist!
Chocolate
Mint Truffles
- 1 (11.5-ounce) package
NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels, (2
cups)
1 (6-ounce) package NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Morsels, (1 cup)
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts, toasted
- Line baking sheet with
waxed paper.
- Place milk chocolate and
semi-sweet 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 teaspoonfuls
onto prepared baking sheet; refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
Shape into balls; roll in walnuts (or NESTLÉ® TOLL
HOUSE® Baking Cocoa). Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Makes 48 Truffles.
Variation:
After rolling chocolate mixture into balls, freeze for 30 to
40 minutes. Microwave 2 cups (11.5-ounce package) NESTLÉ®
TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels and 3 tablespoons vegetable
shortening in medium, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%)
power; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20-second intervals,
stirring until smooth. Dip truffles into chocolate mixture; shake
off excess. Place on foil-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for
15 to 20 minutes or until set. Store in airtight container in
refrigerator.
Recipe and photograph are
the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
