CRAN-MARNIER TRUFFLES
Silky smooth chocolate is studded with bits of dried cranberries in these luscious truffles. It is the perfect dessert for your Thanksgiving or Christmas celebration.-Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from heat; stir in dark chocolate until melted. Stir in marshmallows, Grand Marnier and orange zest until blended. Stir in cranberries. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 1-1/2 hours., Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 1 hour., In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to lined baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Or, if desired, roll undipped truffles in cocoa. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Anita Rochelle
a-rochelle@gmail.comThese truffles are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're elegant, delicious, and easy to make.
Jackie Pillzy
p-jackie20@aol.comThese truffles are so delicious and easy to make. I love how they're coated in chocolate and then rolled in chopped nuts.
elismart13
elismart13@yahoo.comI made these truffles for a holiday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Zohra Shah
shah-zohra@yahoo.comThese truffles are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and they always impress my guests.
Shankar Sony
s_s68@gmail.comI was a little hesitant to try these truffles because I'm not a big fan of cranberries. But I'm so glad I did! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Farhan Suleman
suleman_f47@gmail.comThese truffles are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they make a great gift.
Masala Mathoho
mathoho.masala@gmail.comI've made these truffles several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Jamaica Love
j.l@gmail.comThese truffles are so easy to make and they look so elegant. I love how they're coated in chocolate and then rolled in chopped nuts.
Los G
l@yahoo.comI made these truffles for my family and they couldn't get enough of them. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Casey Christian
cc@yahoo.comThese truffles were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.