Simply Sensational Holiday Truffles Food

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt 8 oz. chocolate as directed on package. Beat cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Blend in melted chocolate. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
• Shape chocolate mixture into 36 balls; place on waxed paper-covered rimmed baking sheet.
• Melt remaining chocolate. Use fork to dip truffles in chocolate; return to prepared baking sheet. Add decorations as desired. Refrigerate 1 hour.

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• 1. MELT 8 chocolate squares. Follow pkg instructions for microwave, or, melt using double-boiler.
• 2. BEAT softened cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Blend in melted chocolate. Refrigerate until firm.
• 3. SHAPE into 36 balls. (Approx 1") Place on waxed paper covered baking sheet.
• 4. Melt remaining chocolate. Use fork to dip Truffles in chocolate; return to baking sheet. Decorate, then refrigerate 1 hour. TIP: I decorate immediately after dipping each one, before it sets up. You can also use a spot of cake decorator frosting to hold your decorations of choice as well.

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt 8 chocolate squares as directed on package. Beat cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Blend in melted chocolate. Refrigerate until firm.
• Shape into 36 balls. Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
• Melt remaining chocolate. Use fork to dip truffles; return to baking sheet. Decorate and refrigerate.
• Decoration toppings could be sprinkles, chocolate, nuts, coconut, whatever you like.

CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Place chocolate, cranberry sauce and heavy cream in a medium saucepan.
• Cook over medium-low heat until sauce is smooth, whisking frequently.
• Remove from heat and pour into a glass or plastic bowl.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Let sit at room temperature to thicken.
• Combine cocoa and 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar on a small plate.
• Scoop out a rounded teaspoonful of chocolate mixture.
• Roll in cocoa, coating throroughly.
• Dust hands with powdered sugar.
• Roll truffle in hands to form a 1-inch ball.
• Continue forming truffles with remaining chocolate mixture.
• Store in tightly covered contanier until ready to serve.
• Before serving remove and place in decorative paper holders.

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt 8 of the chocolate squares as directed on package; set aside. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Meanwhile, cover baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Shape chocolate mixture into 36 balls, using about 2 tsp. for each ball. Place in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
• Melt remaining 12 chocolate squares as directed on package. Dip chocolate balls, one at a time, in melted chocolate. Return to baking sheet. Sprinkle with suggested coatings. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt 8 of the chocolate squares as directed on package; set aside. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Meanwhile, cover baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Shape chocolate mixture into 36 balls, using about 2 tsp. for each ball. Place in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
• Melt remaining 12 chocolate squares as directed on package. Dip chocolate balls, one at a time, in melted chocolate. Return to baking sheet. Sprinkle with suggested coatings. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

HOLIDAY TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt chocolate chips in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat.
• Stir in orange liqueur and frosting; blend well.
• Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
• Place coconut* (or other toppings) in pie pan.
• Scoop mixture into 1-inch balls; drop onto coconut, (or other toppings), Mixture will be sticky.
• Roll to coat.
• Place in foil candy cups, if desired.
• Store in refrigerator.

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt 8 of the chocolate squares as directed on package; set aside. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Meanwhile, cover baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Shape chocolate mixture into 36 balls, using about 2 tsp. for each ball. Place in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
• Melt remaining 12 chocolate squares as directed on package. Dip chocolate balls, one at a time, in melted chocolate. Return to baking sheet. Sprinkle with suggested coatings. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL HOLIDAY TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt 8 chocolate squares (or 8 oz chocolate chips).
• Beat cream cheese until creamy. Blend in melted chocolate.
• Refrigerate mixture until firm.
• Shape into 36 balls.
• Place on wax paper- or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
• Melt remaining chocolate.
• Use a fork to dip truffles into melted chocolate; return truffles to cookie sheet.
• Decorate with preferred toppings and refrigerate for one hour to set.
• Store in an air-tight container.