Chocolate Truffles

By fsilver4

These are the best! Roll them in cocoa powder, chopped nuts or drizzle with more chocolate or coat in white chocolate, or sprinkles and colored sugar. Truffles can be frozen arranged between waxed paper

Ingredients

• 12 oz. semisweet chocolate
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

Preparation

Step 1

Melt chocolate and stir until smooth and let cool to room temperature. Put chocolate in microwave safe mixing bowl and beat in egg yolks one at a time. Blend in liqueur. Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
Add chocolate mixture with 1 tablespoon butter beating well, add more butter 1 tablespoon at a time beating well after each addition.
Continue beating mixture until light and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill 4 to 5 hours.
Roll mixture into 3/4 inch balls.
Coat with desired garnish.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.