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The terrific combination of chocolate and orange makes these some of the best truffles I've ever had. As holiday gifts, they're showstoppers. I have little time to cook, but when I do, I like to "get fancy." In this case, "fancy" doesn't have to be difficult. -Lori Kostecki, Wausau, Wisconsin
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Nutritional Facts 1 meltaway equals 76 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 7 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.
Originally published as Orange Chocolate Meltaways in Taste of Home December/January 1998, p27
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Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by karynp6
5 plus stars! The easiest and best truffle recipe I've found. AND they're beautiful and make surprisingly a lot. Will make every year for Christmas from now on! I found I had to microwave the chips a bit after stirring in the cream, as they were not completely melted. Maybe 20-30 seconds. I also found it helpful to refrigerate for 40-45 min instead of 35, maybe because I used the microwave. I used a teaspoon-sized rounded cookie scoop to make the balls, which was nice because then I didn't have to re-form them, just placed them directly in the freezer to chill. They dip well when frozen (less messy). I dipped in melted dark chocolate (used Ghirardellis) instead of milk chocolate and I loved the contrast between the inside and outside. Used the fork/toothpick method and it worked great. I didn't use nuts; instead I sprinkled all of mine with coarse white sparkling sugar in a little heap on the top (Wilton's--can be found in cupcake section) which was a very beautiful contrast to the dark chocolate. Also, I tried it both with the orange peel and without. It did have a much stronger orangey taste with it (so I would recommend using it) but it was good without as well.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by Motorhomegal
I strictly use a toothpick when I do "buckeyes."
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by georgy1
This is a great easy gift to make. It looks and tastes like it took forever. Every time I make these, they get rave reviews!
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by suziethefoodie
I love the combination of milk chocolate and semisweet, very smart! Chocolate and orange were made for each other and this simple and easy technique made fantastic truffles. Big hit!
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by angelasandoval
Wonderful! Thanks for the tip about using fork/toothpick dipping method...worked like a charm!
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by pepper6
Delicious! Worth the effort.
Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2009 by vewebber58
I've made these several times for Christmas, and think they are delicious. Chocolate and orange together are a flavor combination I find irresistable, and these fill the bill wonderfully . I like to make up boxes or baskets of goodies for friends and family at Christmas and these are perfect for that.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by JesusIsTheReason
I make alot of dipped candies, and I drop the ball or truffle into the melted chocolate, then lift it up with a fork and scrape the extra chocolate off on the edge of your container. Then I push the candy, onto wax-paper lined sheets, with a toothpick. ramathews8@aolcom
Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2009 by sgenet
Would be interested to know your method of dipping the meltaways into the melted chocolate.Thank youSandra
Would be interested to know your method of dipping the meltaways into the melted chocolate.
Thank you
Sandra
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