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Quick and Easy

Fudgey Chocolate Truffles

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
Prep:
20 Min.
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yields:
36 truffles

Create bite sized HERSHEY’S Chocolate truffles for your next dinner party with this easy truffle recipe. Rolling half in cocoa and half in chopped nuts will make an eye-catching display and give your guests two mouthwatering choices.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
20 minutes
COOK TIME
10 minutes
Chill Time
6 hours

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup
    butter (1-1/2 sticks)
  • 3/4 cup
  • 1 can
    sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) (14 oz)
  • 2 to 3 Tbsps
    rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 3/4 cup
    nuts finely chopped
  • chopped nuts or cocoa for rolling
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Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 
Saucepan Saucepan
Stovetop Stovetop
Measuring Cups Measuring Cups
Rubber Scraper Rubber Scraper
Flat Pan Flat Pan
Tray Tray
Wax Paper Wax Paper
Refrigerator Refrigerator
1

Melt butter in heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat. Add 3/4 cup cocoa; stir until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk; stir constantly until mixture is thick, smooth and glossy, about 5 minutes.

2

Remove from heat; stir in rum and finely chopped nuts, if desired. Pour mixture into flat pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.

3

Shape into 1-1/4-inch balls; roll in nuts or cocoa. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Store, covered, in refrigerator.

Tip

Place truffles in paper candy cups for an elegant look.

Additional questions?