Maple Bacon Cookie Dough Truffles Food

MAPLE-BACON WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. Heat bacon according to package directions. Crumble bacon and set aside., In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine baking chips, condensed milk, flavoring and remaining butter. Microwave on high 1 minute; stir until smooth. (If chips aren't completely melted, microwave in 10- to 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth.) Stir in bacon; pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares., To make ahead: Store fudge, layered between waxed paper, in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature., Freeze option: Wrap fudge in waxed paper, then in foil. Place in freezer containers and freeze. To thaw, bring wrapped fudge to room temperature.

MAPLE BACON COOKIE DOUGH TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Great recipe for bacon candy! http://www.food.com/recipe/brown-sugar-bacon-candy-326739.
• Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment or wax paper.
• Using a large standing mixer, cream the butter and the sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Add the condensed milk and maple syrup and beat until well-mixed, then add the flour and salt and beat on low until combined. Stir in bacon.
• Using a small scoop or a teaspoon, scoop up small round balls of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for one hour. Remove from fridge and roll into balls. Place back in fridge for another hour.
• Melt chocolate in double boiler, in the microwave or, as I prefer, in a Crock Pot on low. Dip balls one at a time and coat evenly. [I tried dumping a bunch in the Crock Pot at once but they get soft fast. Alternatively, you could put the balls in the freezer for a few minutes before dipping first so they get good and cold.] Remove them with a fork and tap against the side of the pot to remove any excess chocolate. Place back on baking sheet and top with a piece of candied bacon, if desired.
• Put truffles back in fridge until firm. Store in fridge. Enjoy!

BACON-PECAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Place dark chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, heat butter and cream just to simmering. Pour over chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in bacon. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate, covered, 1-1/2 hours or until firm enough to shape., For coating, place baking chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over baking chips; stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in maple flavoring. Cool completely, stirring occasionally, about 1-1/2 hours., Shape dark chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls. Dip truffles in maple mixture; allow excess to drip off. Roll in pecans; place on a waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

COOKIE DOUGH TRUFFLES

Steps:

• beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer till creamy;gradually add sugars,beating well.
• add egg substitute and vanilla;beat well.
• add flour to butter mixture;beat well.
• stir in mini chocolate chips and nuts.
• cover and chill 30 minutes.
• shape dough into one-inch balls.
• cover and freeze till very firm.
• place 12 oz bag of chocolate chips and shortening in a glass bowl;melt in microwave per package directions.
• using 2 forks,quickly dip frozen truffles into melted chocolate, coating completely.
• place on wax paper to harden.
• store in fridge for 3 days.
• makes 4 1/2 dozen.
• (i have not made these but would add that when shaping the balls of dough i would flatten the bottom for easy stacking on a plate. i would also use a toothpick for dipping in the chocolate--).