Easy Chocolate Truffles Aka Cool Whip Candy Food

EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• 1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment, with overhang on two sides. In a saucepan, bring heavy cream and salt to a simmer.
• Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour hot cream mixture over top; let stand 5 minutes then stir until smooth. Pour mixture into baking pan and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.
• When mixture is firm, cut into 1-inch squares and toss in cocoa powder. (See variation section below for instructions on rolling the truffles into balls). To store, box up truffles and refrigerate them at least 15 minutes and up to 2 weeks.

EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in milk, almond extract and salt. Cool to room temperature. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in nonpareils and sprinkles. Store in an airtight container.

EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES AKA: COOL WHIP CANDY

Steps:

• In large microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips slowly. About 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each increment until the chips are melted.
• Slowly start folding in the thawed Cool Whip & then continue to stir until well incorporated. (If Cool Whip is not well thawed the chocolate will freeze into tiny bits, ending with texture that resembles a rice krispie treat when eaten. The optimal outcome is to have a center that is light & fluffy like a 3 Musketeers candy bar.) Either way, they are very good.
• Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment.
• Roll a Tablespoon sized amount in your fingers or use a small (1-1/2 inch)cookie scoop and form into balls. Set aside on prepared cookie sheet. Repeat until the mixture is used up.
• Put cookie sheet with truffle centers into freezer for about 20 minutes (or longer to harden a bit).
• When ready to roll, remove centers from freezer & let sit on counter for just a few minutes.
• Put crushed graham crackers into a shallow bowl, roll each ball to cover and then place back on cookie sheet.
• When finished, put the cookie sheet back in freezer for an hour or two.
• Store covered in refrigerator or for long-term storage put the truffles into a large resealable bag & store in the freezer.

SUPER EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Take 125g of the chocolate and grate it finely (Use a piece of paper to hold the chocolate so that it doesnt melt under your fingers). Chop the remaining 25g into small pieces.
• Cream the butter (I used a spoon, but you may also use a hand-mixer). In portions add the grated and chopped chocolate as well as the chocolate/cocoa powder and the rum.
• Form balls (about the size of a hazelnut) out of the mass (wash your hands with cold water if they get too warm to form the balls without melting all the chocolate) and roll them in your desired garnish (see above).
• Place in candy wrappers and store in a box in a cool place (these will keep for up to 8 days).

EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In med saucepan, bring butter and cream to a boil over med-high heat.
• Remove from heat.
• Add chocolate, liqueur and rind.
• Stir until melted and smooth.
• Pour truffle mixture into a shallow bowl.
• Chill for 2 hours.
• Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper.
• Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of truffle into 24 small balls.
• Place truffles on prepared baking sheets.
• Chill 30 minutes.
• Melt chocolate and oil in a double boiler until smooth.
• Transfer chocolate into a bowl.
• Cool slightly.
• Using 2 forks, coat 3/4 of the truffles in chocolate, allowing excess coating to drip back into the bowl.
• Cover 6 truffle in sprinkles.
• Sift icing sugar over 6 truffles.
• Leave 6 chocolate coated truffles plain.
• Coat remaining 6 truffles in cocoa.
• Chill 30 minutes.
• Store in fridge for 10 days or in freezer for 3 months.

COOL WHIP CANDY

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate in the microwave, starting with 30 seconds; stir.
• Microwave in 30 second intervals and stir after each until melted totally.
• Cool slightly.
• Fold in the cool whip.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls into the crumbs and roll around to coat.
• Place on waxed paper.
• Refrigerate to harden.
• Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES RECIPE

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until well blended.
• Add melted chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
• Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in walnuts, cocoa, powdered sugar or coconut. Store in refrigerator.

EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Chop the chocolate and tip into a large bowl. Put the cream and butter into a saucepan and heat gently until the butter melts and the cream reaches simmering point. Remove from heat, then pour over the chocolate. Stir the chocolate and cream together until you have a smooth mixture. Add any flavourings to the truffle mix at this stage (divide the mixture between bowls and mix in liqueurs or other flavourings, a tsp at a time, to taste. Try bourbon, Grand Marnier, coconut rum or the zest and juice of an orange), or leave plain. Cool and chill for at least 4 hrs.
• To shape the truffles, dip a melon baller in hot water and scoop up balls of the mixture, then drop the truffles onto greaseproof paper. Or lightly coat your hands in flavourless oil (such as sunflower) and roll the truffles between your palms. You could also use a piping bag to pipe rounds onto baking parchment.
• Coat your truffles immediately after shaping. Tip toppings into a bowl and gently roll the truffles until evenly coated, then chill on baking parchment. Try: crushed, shelled pistachio nuts; lightly toasted desiccated coconut; or roll a truffle flavoured with orange zest and juice in cocoa powder. To coat in chocolate, line a baking tray with baking parchment. Melt 100g milk, dark or white chocolate for 10 truffles. Allow chocolate to cool slightly. With a fork, pick up one truffle at a time and hold over the bowl of melted chocolate. Spoon the chocolate over the truffle until well-coated. Place on the baking tray, then chill.
• To give as presents, place 8-10 truffles in individual foil or paper cases inside small, lined boxes tied with ribbon. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to give them. Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for three days, or frozen for up to a month. Defrost in the fridge overnight.