Chocolate Mint Truffles
These are so good. Just the right touch of mint. There's a 2 hour refrigeration period for the chocolate mixture to become firm enough to shape. Other than that, they're quick to make.
Steps
In a saucepan , combine the chocolate , butter , cream and schnapps and heat over moderately-low heat , stirring , until it is smooth.
Transfer to a small bowl and chill , covered , for 2 hours , or until firm.
In a small bowl , sift together cocoa and icing sugar and combine well.
Put bowl of truffle mixture in a bowl of ice and cold water.
Form the mixture into 1 inch balls , coating fingers with cocoa mixture to keep truffle from sticking , and roll balls in cocoa mixture.
Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for atleast 1 hour , or until firm.
Serve in a dish garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Ingredients
semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter, heavy cream, peppermint schnapps, unsweetened cocoa powder, icing sugar