Recipe of Chocolate Surprise Truffles - Food Recipes

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Title: CHOCOLATE SURPRISE TRUFFLES
Categories : Candies
Serving size: 36 truffles 1/2 c Unsalted butter; softened 2 1/2 c Powdered sugar 1/2 c HERSHEY'S Cocoa 1/4 c Whipping cream 1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract ----------------------------------CENTERS---------------------------------- After-dinner mints, Whole candied cherries, Whole almonds, Pecan OR walnut halves ----------------------------------COATING---------------------------------- Powdered sugar Sweetened Coconut Flakes -(MOUNDS brand) -OR- chopped nuts In large mixer bowl, beat butter. Stir together powdered sugar and cocoa; add to butter mixture alternately with whipping cream and vanilla, blending well. Refrigerate until firm. Shape small amount of mixture around desired center; roll into 1-inch balls. Drop into desired coating, turning until well covered. Refrigerate until firm. About 3 dozen truffles. VARIATION: Add 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, decrease vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Hershey's and Mounds are registered trademarks of Hershey Foods Corporation. Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.