CREME DE MENTHE TRUFFLES
I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I did! The minty flavor is perfect for Christmas. -Joe Mattes, Amana, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine pecans, butter and creme de menthe. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, about 1 hour. , With hands lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; let excess drip off. Return to waxed paper; refrigerate until set. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Alfie Jordan
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my truffles turned out really badly. They were too hard and the flavor was off. I think I might have used the wrong kind of chocolate.
Violet Ramatsobane
[email protected]These truffles were so bad that I threw them away. They were too minty and the chocolate was too hard. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Brooke Routledge
[email protected]These truffles were terrible! They were too minty and the chocolate was too sweet. I couldn't even finish one.
Lilian Brown
[email protected]These truffles were a disappointment. They were too hard and the flavor was bland. I won't be making these again.
SaQiB S
[email protected]I thought these truffles were just okay. They were easy to make, but they didn't have a lot of flavor. I think I would have liked them more if I had used a different flavor of liqueur.
mustafa Raza
[email protected]These truffles were a bit too minty for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect after-dinner treat.
Muhassadsohail Muhassadsohail
[email protected]These truffles were easy to make and they tasted great! I used white chocolate instead of semisweet and they were still delicious. I think I would have liked them even more if I had used a little less creme de menthe, but that's just my personal pref
Eulogio Ceja
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about making these truffles because I'm not a huge fan of creme de menthe. But I decided to try them anyway and I'm so glad I did! They were delicious! The creme de menthe flavor was subtle and the truffles were perfectly cre
Habib humed
[email protected]These truffles were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I was worried that they would be too minty, but they were just the right amount of minty and chocolatey. I will definitely be making these again.
Chelly Mccoy
[email protected]I made these truffles for my wife's birthday and she loved them! They were creamy and minty, with a perfect chocolate coating. I will definitely be making these again.
Dh Hridoy
[email protected]These truffles were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I used dark chocolate instead of semisweet and they were still perfect.