SPICED CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

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I make truffles for family events and gift-giving. Someone once asked me to add pumpkin spice, and now my recipe is legendary. -Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces milk chocolate baking bars, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash ground cloves
Baking cocoa
Candy eyeballs, optional

Steps:

  • Finely chop 10 ounces chocolate; place in a small bowl. In a small heavy saucepan, combine cream, pumpkin and spices; heat just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes., Stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours., Finely grate remaining chocolate; place in a small microwave-safe bowl. With hands dusted lightly with baking cocoa, shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in grated chocolate. (Mixture will be soft and truffles may flatten slightly upon standing.) , If desired, melt unused grated chocolate in a microwave and use to attach eyeballs. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Sandra Littrell
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Overall, I thought these truffles were good, but not great. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Dua Azam
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These truffles are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely a special treat.


Jakariya Ahmed
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The truffles didn't turn out as smooth as I would have liked. I think I may have overmixed them.


Mahar Rizwan
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I found that the truffles were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using a darker chocolate.


Aishat Jolaiya
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These truffles are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Md Jifat
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If you're looking for a unique and delicious chocolate truffle recipe, this is the one for you.


Moon Hassan
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You can also add a variety of different spices to these truffles, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.


Ogbonna Augustine Emenike
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These truffles are a great way to use up leftover chocolate.


Hamutenya Venasiu
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I'm definitely going to be making these truffles again and again. They're the perfect treat for any chocolate lover.


Orji Amaobi
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I love the way these truffles melt in your mouth. They're so rich and decadent.


Pinky Ways
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These truffles are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and they taste amazing.


saidaf islam321
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but these truffles were surprisingly delicious. The spice really balances out the sweetness of the chocolate.


Elizabeth Gutierrez
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I made these truffles for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Gulzar 71
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These truffles are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of chocolate and spice.


Tina Cantrell
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I've never made chocolate truffles before, but this recipe made it so easy. The truffles were delicious and I'm definitely going to make them again.


LeShonda Walker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the truffles turned out perfectly. They were so rich and chocolatey, with just the right amount of spice.


Tierney McLaughlin
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These truffles are amazing! I made them for a special occasion and they were a huge success.


Salimot Gbemisola
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I was looking for a new chocolate truffle recipe to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The truffles were delicious and the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.


jamroze Ahmed
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I've made these truffles several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of chocolate and spice.


MD Asifkhan
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These truffles were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.