My Secret Brandy Truffles

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Okay so they're not a secret anymore. i hesitated to publish this recipe, but it's just too good not to share. if you don't like brandy, i suppose dark rum, grand marnier, or bourbon would be good, too.

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Steps

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Put the chocolate chips in a glass bowl.

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In a small saucepan , bring the cream to a boil and then pour it over the chocolate.

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Shake the bowl gently to let the cream settle into the chocolate , then cover the bowl with a plate or a lid to allow the chocolate to melt.

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Whisk to mixture until smooth and shiny.

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Stir in the brandy.

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Cover the surface of the chocolate with the plastic wrap and put in a cool place for about two hours to let the chocolate firm up.

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Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.

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Use two spoons to drop 1 / 2 to 1-inch mounds of chocolate on the paper.

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Chill your hands under cold water , and roll the mounds between your palms to shape them into smooth round balls.

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Pour the cocoa / ground chocolate onto a plate or bowl , and roll the truffles in the chocolate using a clean spoon to help you coat them.

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Refrigerate the truffles until ready to serve.

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To serve , gently scoop the truffles out of the cocoa with a fork and put them in small candy cups or a de.

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Ingredients

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semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, brandy, ghirardelli sweet ground chocolate and cocoa