Decadent Dark Chocolate Truffles

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) bars 60% bittersweet chocolate
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa (or 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds or pecans)
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar (optional)

Recipe

• 1 bring cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. add the butter and stir until it is melted. now add the chocolate to the saucepan. stir until completely melted and smooth.
• 2 remove from heat and pour chocolate mix into a shallow bowl. cool, cover and refrigerate until it is firm, at least two hours. roll mixture into 1" balls, and then roll in the desired coating. enjoy!
• 3 makes 30 truffles.