Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate Truffles

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 cups Ghiradelli 60% cocoa chocolate chips
• chopped almonds or pecans
• 1/3 cup Ghiradelli unsweetened cocoa

Preparation

Step 1

Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add the butter, and stir until melted.

Add the chocolate chips. Stir until completely smooth.

Remove from the heat, and pour the chocolate mixture into a shallow bowl.

Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.

Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll the balls in the cocoa powder or nuts.