Choco-Cherry Truffles Recipe

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Ingredients

12 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate
3 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate
1 can (about 14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons cherry-flavored liqueur (optional)
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
2 packages (6 ounces each) premium white chocolate baking bars
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Assorted colored sprinkles

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat semisweet and unsweetened chocolate, sweetened condensed milk and salt in saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted, 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Add liqueur if using, and nuts and cherries. Cover surface directly with waxed paper; refrigerate until cold, 1-1/2 hours.

2. Using measuring tablespoon, or spoon, scoop out slightly heaping tablespoon chocolate mixture; roll into smooth ball between hands. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Continue with remainder.

3. Melt white chocolate with oil in small saucepan over low heat, stirring. Let stand until cool to touch, 1 minute. Using 2 forks, dip balls into white chocolate. Transfer to waxed paper to dry. Decorate with sprinkles.