December 22, 2018

Hi All!

Truffles, truffles, and more truffles.

You don't need to be an gourmet chef or break the bank either to make these indulging creamy delicacies. Add a bit of glamour to your holiday with a single truffle and a glass of port. These SO SIMPLE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES are just that, simple to prepare and also make a special last-minute gift wrapped individually in cellophane tied with ribbon.

You can really personalize for anyone or any holiday by choosing your favorite toppings too!

Enjoy!
Marzee

SO SIMPLE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

INGREDIENTS:
1 (12-oz.) pkg. (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur or 1 teaspoon orange extract
1 can chocolate or fudge Frosting
toppings: Coconut, chocolate sprinkles, ground nuts & cocoa

DIRECTIONS:
Melt chocolate chips in medium saucepan over low heat,
stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in orange liqueur
and frosting; blend well. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until
firm. Place coconut or other toppings in pie pan. Scoop
mixture into 1-inch balls; drop onto topping. (Mixture will
be sticky.) Roll to coat. Place in foil candy cups, if
desired. Store in refrigerator.

Yield: 6 Dozen
Category: Desserts, Sweets, holiday, edible gifts
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MARZEE's CORNER

BONUS Recipe: HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL

INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoon finely chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) Neufchatel cream cheese (room temperature)
3 green onions (finely chopped with tops, 1/3 cup)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cup minced parsley

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spread out the pecans in
a small pan. Bake, tossing once, for 8 minutes or until
toasted. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, place the cream cheese,
onions, mustard, red pepper sauce, and garlic. With an
electric mixer at moderate speed, beat for 3 minutes or until
well blended. Stir in the cheddar cheese. Wrap the mixture in
plastic wrap, shape into a 4-inch ball, and chill for 15
minutes. On wax paper, toss the toasted pecans with the
parsley. Unwrap the cheese ball and carefully roll it in the
parsley mixture, coating it completely. Rewrap in plastic wrap
and refrigerate until time to serve. Place the ball on a
serving platter and surround with an assortment of crackers.

Yield: 24 Servings
1 tablespoon has: Calories 50, Saturated Fat 2g, Total Fat 4g,
Protein 2g, Carbohydrate 1g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 72mg, Chol 12mg

Categories: Appetizers, Holiday