Chocolate Truffles

These simple, yet rich homemade candies are every bit as delicious as truffles from a high-priced candy store. You can enjoy them any day or show someone you care about them with a gift from the heart and your kitchen! Alan's Kitchen makes it easy.

Makes about 6 dozen truffles

Prep time: 10 min.
Cooking time: 5 min.
Chilling time: 4 hrs.

Ingredients:

• 3 - cups (18 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 - can (14-ounce) Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
• 1 - Tablespoon vanilla extract
• Coatings:
  • Finely chopped toasted nuts
  • flaked coconut
  • chocolate sprinkles
  • colored sprinkles
  • unsweetened cocoa
  • confectioners' sugar
  • colored sugars

Directions:

• In large saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with Sweetened Condensed Milk.
• Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into medium bowl.
• Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
• Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in desired coating and/or decorate with frosting and candies.
• Chill 1 hour or until firm. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Alan's Kitchen Tip: 

• Place individual chocolate truffles into gold/silver foil candy wrappers or arrange on a tray for a decadent dessert presentation. Or serve individual truffles with a cup of coffee after dinner as a mini chocolate treat
• Other Ideas: Truffles make a great homemade gift to give to friends and co-workers to simply say "thank you." Arrange several decorated truffles in a pretty box or other tin/basket lined with colorful wax or gift paper. Wrap with a bow. Note: re-usable tins are a nice keepsake after the truffles are gone.

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