Don't spend a fortune on store bought truffles - they are one of the easiest candies to make! They keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months and make a lovely homemade hostess gift. I use Irish Cream but it also works well with Rum, Kahlua, or any sweet liquor of your choice.
Truffles
-1/4 cup butter
-3 tbsp heavy cream
-4 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
-2 tbsp Irish cream
Coating
-4 oz bitter sweet chocolate, finely chopped
-1 tbsp vegetable oil
-1 cup chocolate sprinkles (jimmies)
In a saucepan over med-high heat, bring butter and cream to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in chocolate until completely melted. Then stir in rum. Pour the mixture into a pan and chill until firm, 2ish hours. When firm, take rounded teaspoonfulls of the mixture and form small balls. Place them on a wax paper coated baking sheet and chill until firm, half an hour or so.
To make the coating: In a double boiler over simmering water, melt the chocolate with the oil, stirring until smooth. Remove from water, cool completely. Set the sprinkles in a bowl or cup.
Drop the truffle balls 2 or 3 at a time, into the melted chocolate coating. Using a fork, lift them out and allow excess coating to drip. Roll the coated truffles in sprinkles and put them back on the baking sheet. Chill until they are set, 30 minutes. Wonderful!
