DARK CHOCOLATE RUM TRUFFLES

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I always make these around the holidays and everyone loves them, especially my co-workers! They look forward to them every year. They're rich, decadent, and delightfully simple to make. The only time consuming part is rolling the balls. They are worth it though!

Provided by Diane Audette

Categories     Chocolate

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

pkg 3 8oz packages of baker's semisweet squares
Tbsp 12 tbsp of dark rum or southern comfort
Tbsp 6 tbsp of brewed coffee
oz 12 oz of unsalted butter, cut into 1" pieces
oz 1 14 oz bag of gingersnap cookies, finely crushed
oz 1 8 oz bag of pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In a double boiler, break up the chocolate squares. To the melting chocolate, add the pieces of unsalted butter, stirring often, until well blended with the chocolate. Add the coffee and rum, stirring well. Remove from heat when thoroughly mixed and add the ground gingersnaps. Mix well. Cover and chill until firm. About an hour and a half or so.
  • 2. In a small processor, (or finely chop by hand), process the pecans into tiny pieces suitable for rolling. You can also use powdered sugar, or toasted sweetened flaked coconut, or walnuts. Spread the nuts, sugar, etc. on a piece of foil or wax paper.
  • 3. Bring the chocolate mixture to room temperature, about 30-45 minutes to be able to handle the chocolate easily. Use a teaspoon to dig out the chocolate and form into 1" balls. Roll the balls in the chopped nuts or your choice of coconut or powdered sugar. I have tripled the basic recipe, which yields approx. 30 candies. The tripled recipe yields approximately 85-90 candies, depending on the size. Enjoy! (Most of the prep time includes chilling, bringing to room temperature, and rolling the candies).

Mk Mobarok
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These truffles are so delicious, I could eat them every day!


Ashley Solomon
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I love making these truffles for special occasions. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Saima Bhatti
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These truffles are also a great gift idea. They're sure to impress your friends and family.


Ibsham Afridi
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If you don't have any rum on hand, you can substitute another type of alcohol, such as brandy or whiskey.


Tankelal Gole
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I used a semisweet chocolate for these truffles, and they were still plenty sweet. If you like your truffles on the sweeter side, you could use a milk chocolate.


kamli Komal
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These truffles are the perfect balance of sweet and boozy. I love the way the rum flavor complements the chocolate.


Dik Khadka
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I'm not a huge fan of rum, but these truffles were still delicious. The chocolate flavor really shines through.


Anecia Amritt
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The truffles turned out beautifully and tasted even better! I used a dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, and the flavor was divine.


Raja Adbullah
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I love how easy these truffles are to make. They're perfect for a last-minute dessert.


S.K Riyan
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These truffles were a hit at my last party! They're so rich and decadent, and the rum flavor is just perfect.