Taste of Home
Creme de Menthe Truffles
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 55 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.
YIELD: 4-1/2 dozen.
I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I did! The minty flavor is perfect for Christmas. —Joe Mattes, Amana, Iowa
Ingredients
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1 cup finely chopped pecans
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1/4 cup creme de menthe
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4 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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2 teaspoons shortening
Directions
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1.
Combine pecans, butter and creme de menthe. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, about 1 hour.
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2.
With hands lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
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3.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; let excess drip off. Return to waxed paper; refrigerate until set. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
1 truffle: 99 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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