Creme De Menthe Truffles

Total Time: 5 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 (10 ounce) package creme de menthe baking chips
• 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla flavored candy coating
• 2 drops green food coloring
• powdered sugar or cocoa
• 1/4 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Recipe

• 1 combine whipping cream and butter in 2 quart saucepan. cook over medium-low heat until butter is melted [4 to 5 minutes]. add creme de menthe baking chips. continue cooking, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or freeze 1 hour until firm.
• 2 dust hands with powdered sugar or cocoa. working quickly, shape mixture into 1 inch balls. place balls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• 3 meanwhile, melt candy coating in deep 1 quart saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth. stir in food color until well mixed. remove from heat; cool 10 minutes.
• 4 remove truffles from refrigerator. place 1 truffle in candy coating mixture. use small spoon to coat truffle; immediately remove and place onto waxed paper. repeat with remaining truffles. refrigerate until coating is set.
• 5 drizzle each truffle with melted chocolate. refrigerate until set. place truffles in paper or foil candy cups. store refrigerated in container with tight-fitting lid up to 2 weeks.