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Orange Truffles

Delicious citrus is the tasty surprise when folks try these chocolate candies. For an elegant effect, CT's cooks drizzled them with melted white chips.

48 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients

3 cups plus 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips, divided
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 tablespoon shortening
1/3 cup vanilla or white chips

Directions

Place 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chocolate chips in a blender or food
processor; cover and process until crushed, about 30 seconds. In a
microwave-safe bowl, heat cream and butter on high for 30-90 seconds
minutes or until almost boiling.
While blender or processor is running, gradually pour cream mixture
and extract over chips in a steady stream until smooth. Cover and
refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or until firm. Roll into 1-in. balls.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat shortening and remaining chocolate
chips on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave in 10-to 20-second
intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Dip truffles; place on
waxed paper to harden.
In another microwave-safe bowl, heat vanilla chips at 70% power for
10 seconds; stir. Microwave in 5-second intervals until melted;
stir until smooth. Transfer to a pastry or plastic bag; cut a hole

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Orange Truffles (continued)

Directions (continued)

in the corner of bag. Drizzle over truffles. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 79 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 8 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.