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Ghirardelli Sinful Chocolate Truffles

Next best thing to a hot fudge sundae from ghirardelli square! These make a great gift.

Steps

In a small saucepan , bring the cream to a simmer.
Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate and butter.
In a medium sized skillet , bring 1 / 2 inch of water to a slow simmer.
Set the saucepan in the skillet over low heat.
Stir mixture just until chocolate has completely melted.
Remove from heat.
Pour the chocolate mixture into a shallow bowl.
Cool , cover and refrigerate until firm , at least 2 hours.
Pour the cocoa into a pie plate.
Line an airtight container with waxed paper.
Dip a melon baller or small spoon into a glass of warm water and quickly scrape across the surface of the chilled truffle mixture to form a rough 1-inch ball.
Drop the ball into the cocoa.
Repeat with the remaining truffle mixture.
Gently shake the pie plate to coat truffles evenly.
Transfer truffles to the prepared container , separating layers with additional waxed paper.
Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 weeks , or freeze up to 3 months.

Ingredients

heavy whipping cream, bittersweet chocolate, unsalted butter, unsweetened cocoa